Lawson, Donald R. – departed this life on August 10, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age to later join Tabernacle Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Homer and Zelma Lawson; sisters, Eleanor Breeden and Betty Terry; mother-in-law, Eloise Brown and a very special aunt, Lois Littles.
He leaves to mourn his passing: a loving and devoted wife, Patricia Lawson; loving children: Gerald (Ariel) Wells of Nashville, TN, Brandon Wells and Arthur Lawson, both of Knoxville, Chimere Wells of Brandon, MS, Carla, Nancy, Aishia and Asia Lawson, Susan Johnson and Donna Smith, all of Knoxville; special grandchildren, who were the joy of his life: Genesis Wells of Nashville, TN, Acasia Lawson, Brandon Wells-Marengo, James Kirby, Crystal and Tabatha Smith, Latasha Clemmons and Michael Johnson, all of Knoxville; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Jo) Lawson of Maryville, TN; brothers-in-law, Eddie Wells and John Brown, both of Knoxville. The family will be at the home 2541 Linden Avenue. Visitation will be Monday, August 15, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Christopher R. Battle, Sr. officiating.
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Pat, we are so sorry for your loss. Don was a great friend.
Your friend always, David Evans
Hey pat sorry I didn’t make it.sorry for your loss.you and don were always happy.i’ll stop in sometime.