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Johnny Lawson Obituary

Johnny Leo Lawson, 77, passed, October 2, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Visitation, Friday, October 15, 2021 from 11 until 12 p.m. at Brown Missionary Baptist Church, 3900 Swinnea Road, Southaven, Mississippi, burial, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 11 a.m.

He leaves to mourn his passing, wife, Margaret Rena Lawson, daughters, Neka King (Kevin), Zippora Lawson, two step-children, Dominic McLendon, Miquel A. King, five sisters, Pamela Winston, Kim Reed, Lisa Reed, Dawn Reed and Earleen, brother, Carl Reed, grandchildren, Antzale Leoshawn Henry, Noelle King, Nizarieh King, Kobath K. Carroll, Jr., Nizarir L. Carroll, grandchildren Antzale Leoshawn Harris, Anzariah Leuna Harris, Zailyn O. Beckon, Jewel Zionna Newby, two good friends, Tommy Richard, Earnest Flenorl(Slim), host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his brother, Rico Reed.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Oct. 15, 2021.

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Nizarieh king

April 3, 2025

Forever us granddaddy

Spudnik

November 2, 2021

There are no words to express the feelings of loss from your passing. You will truly be missed. Deepest sympathy to the family

Evon Wright

October 27, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Greater Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C.

October 15, 2021

In behalf of our members, Deacon and Sister William Robertson, we send our deepest sympathy to your family and our prayer is that the Lord continue will keep you in his loving arms.
Love,
Pastor Lawrence, Lady Shellie Jones and the GFT Family.

Arthur L. Thompson

October 14, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mr.&Mrs William Robinson

October 14, 2021

So sorry to hear of his passing we miss him already your phone call and love for the family. God bless the family and friends .

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