Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Donald Lawson Obituary
CLOVER - Donald LeRoy "Pop Don" Lawson, 72, of 408 Faulkner Street in Clover, S.C., died at home, Thursday, October 15, 2009.
The funeral service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2009, at Woodside Cemetery in Clover, with the Rev. Harry Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Lawson was born February 6, 1937, in Clover, to the late James Ishmel and Mattie King Lawson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Lawson; stepmother, Ruth N. Lawson; and stepfather, Pete Helms. Don was known as the community handyman and was a dear friend to many.
Survivors are his loving wife of 21 years, Jean R. Lawson; son, Dwayne Lawson of Aiken, S.C.; daughters, Rebecca Boughman of Gastonia, N.C., and Barbara Burton of Clover; brothers, Dennis Lawson of Clover, David Lawson of Gastonia, and Dean Lawson of Rock Hill, S.C.; sister, Debra Good of Rock Hill; four granddaughters, April Dunlap, Lindsey Lawson, Lauren Boughman and Tiffany Rippy; four grandsons, Michael Phair, Jamey Boughman, Jason Burton and Trey Rippy; and great-grandchildren, Mikaylah Dunlap, Josh Dunlap, Tyler Burton and Odin Perez.
Memorials may be made to Open Bible Church, 205 Kings Mountain St., Clover, SC 29710.
M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home of Clover, S.C., is serving the family of Mr. Lawson.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Lawson
2 Entries
October 22, 2009
Mrs.Jean
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I am so sorry I am just finding out.My family really liked Don so much my kids just thought the world of him.Everytime we sit in our chairs on the the front porch I will think of him.He was such a nice person and could build anything.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Williams Family
Jon,Jennifer,Ethan,&Emma
Gary Watts
October 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Donald Lawson's name
Memorial Events
for Donald Lawson
Funeral services provided by:
M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home209 North Main Street P.O. Box 68, Clover, SC 29710
How to support Donald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Lawson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
