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1953
DIED
2024
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James Lawson Obituary
He was preceded in death by his two grandsons, Cooper Lawson and Brandon Stinson; father, Bobby Gene Lawson; and two brothers, Stevie Lawson and Joseph Martin Lawson.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Newton Lawson of Cox's Creek; a daughter, Ginny Lawson of Shepherdsville; a son, Brandon Lawson of Cox's Creek; his mother, Nellie Adams Lawson of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Justin Stinson, Logan Wise, Kamryn Lawson, Spencer Lawson, Jamie Stinson, Ashley Stinson and Nikki Dillander; a great-grandson, Colson Stinson; six siblings, Barney (Lisa) Lawson, David (Karen) Lawson, both of Louisville, Billy (Linda) Lawson of Indiana, Sandy (Raymond) Calhoun of Mount Washington, Pat (Troy) Self of Shepherdsville and Joyce Ann Arms of Louisville; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in St. Gregory Cemetery. Brother Everett Hood will officiate. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday, May 31, and 9 - 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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