Jimmy David Lawson, Sr.

Jimmy David Lawson, Sr.

            Jimmy Lawson, age 74, of Baker passed away on June 4, 2016.  He was born in Andalusia, AL on March 4, 1942, and has been a lifelong resident of Baker, FL.  He worked for 46 years at Eglin with the OEM Contract.  Jimmy served as President of Baker Quarterback Club from 1982-1985 and was President of the Baker Area Youth Association from 1985-1989.  Jimmy loved his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Nellie Lawson, daughter Lisa Lee, and brothers: James, Ray, Raymond, and Earl Lawson

            Survivors include his wife of 50 years Leila Lawson; son Jimmy Lawson, Jr. and wife Tina; Brother John Lawson and wife Vivian; sisters: Margie Hawkins and Betty Newell.  Also surviving are his grandchildren: Melinda & Adam Saucer, Joe Lee, Joshua & Hannah Lawson, and Crystal Gagner.  One great grandchild Kynlie Lawson and numerous nieces and nephews, and a dear close friends Clyde and Barbara Laing survive.

            A time of visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.  The celebration of Jimmy’s life will be on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Pyron Chapel Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview.  Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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