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Raymond Lawson Obituary

RAYMOND H. LAWSON Raymond H. Lawson, age 87 passed away Saturday July 30, 2016. Raymond was born February 13, 1929 in Hammond, IN to Raymond J. and Mildred (Hurless) Lawson, who preceded him in death. Raymond served his country in the U.S. Airforce. Surviving are his wife, Patricia; his daughters: Mary (David) Carney of Lebanon, Barbara Zilz of Ohio, Shirley (Ron Eenigenburg) Lawson of Texas, Amy (Mike) Estrada of Wheatfield, Cora Jarrett of Evansville; 16 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and step children: Victor (Judy) Stearns, of LaPorte, Michael ( Carla ) Stearns, Clarks Hill, Paul (Susan) Stearns of Argos, Mary Stringer of Chesterton. Raymond's wishes was to be cremated and to have no services, Rendina Funeral Home is handling the cremation.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 1, 2016.

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Barbara Zilz

August 1, 2016

My thoughts are with you, Pat. You made his life bright for so many years. Thank you for taking such good care of him.

Roger Saunders

August 1, 2016

R.I.P. Ray. Pat, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger and Ann

Marilyn Schneider Howat

August 1, 2016

God Bless, Ray.

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