William Lawson Little Iii

Lawson was one of my favorite friends in high school and in later years. He was in my older brothers class and I can remember all the fun parties at his home in PB usually when his parents were out of town. LOL I remember when my oldest brother came back from Vietnam our family opened up there home for some big welcome home parties. Lawson came of course and after everyone left I went to the bathroom and I heard snoring couldn't figure out where it was coming from......I opened up the shower...

i knew Lawson when he was a little boy, younger brother to my friends Sandy and Sonya...
i can remember him standing there, looking up at us, freckles and mischievious... just in from outside... fair way, Lawson

I met Lawson Little this summer I was taking pictures for my dad Oklahoma Johnny Hale at the Senior World Series Of Poker and Lawson asked if I would take his picture with a special ring that he had and he told me about his father winning the US Open in 1940 and asked me to mention it to my dad....there were over 4,200 players and I remember his enthusiasm and excitement about playing in the 2015 Senior World Series of Poker...I can see why he was a very beloved man.

I was so sad to read about Lawson. I spent time with Lawson down in Palm Desert when he worked at Ironwood Country Club and I worked at El Dorado Country Club. We would get together to do things as we were young, kindred spirits living away from home and making our way in the tennis world. I will remember him fondly. Blessings to his family.

Debbie Smith Wallis, Danville, CA

Dear Rose,
My wife Velma and I would like to convey our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We hope that wonderful memories of his life bring you and your family comfort in the days ahead.
Best personal regards,
Ted J. Balestreri
Chairman & CEO, Cannery Row Company

Dear Lawson's family,

I offer you my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Lawson and I were only friends in our youth, and did not get together much at all. It was circumstances.
But the one thing I always loved about him is that he was a super guy. I've remet him in adult life in visits back to Carmel, but my career was in Alaska for many years so was not around.
As an adult he was a class guy and just plain great to talk to.
I wish we'd known each other far better.
May...

I am so sorry for your loss Rose! Lawson sounds like he was a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Rose and Family, "It was a pleasure knowing and working with Lawson, you are in our hearts and prayers"