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1923
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2020
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John Lawson Obituary
He served in World War II from 1942 -1945 on the battleship USS Alabama in the south Pacific under Admiral Halsey. He was in every major battle in the south pacific except one (Wake Island) earning 9 battle stars.
After leaving the Navy, he joined the civil service at Norfolk Naval Air Station where he retired after 36 years of service as an Aviation Metalsmith. He served 10 years as assistant scoutmaster for scout troop 29, Hampton, VA. He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years Mildred Beam Lawson, two sons, John A. Lawson III (Pat) of Williamsburg and Victor B. Lawson (Annie) of Hayes, Va. a daughter, Becky L. Beebe (Will) of Cedar City, UT; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Amory Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Providence United Methodist Church with Rev. Lisa Blackmonson officiating. A private graveside service with Navy honors will be held in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial may be made to Providence United Methodist Church, 113 Old Dare Road, Yorktown, Va. 23692.
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JOHN HOUSEHOLDER II
February 28, 2020
MY FAMILIES HOUSE (WHERE I LIVE ) IS BECAUSE OF YOU AND MILLY. ALWAYS GRATFUL FOR THAT.
CROSSING JAMES RIVER ON CHRISTMAS MORNING THERE WAS ONE 1 BOAT VISIBLE ON THE JAMES RIVER.
YOUR FAMILY BOUGHT YOU A NEW ROD AND YOU HAD TO TRY IT OUT. APPARENTLY THIS WAS ABOUT THE TIME
YOU REALIZED THERE WAS ONE BOAT ON THE RIVER AND YOU WERE IT.
TIME FOR DINNER.
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Linda Chesser
February 28, 2020
John, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Linda Chesser (Rainbow)
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February 27, 2020
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