Dean E. Lawson, 80, of Helenwood, passed away August 17, 2016, at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Scott County, February 18, 1936, he was preceded in death by his parents, M.D. and Beulah Potter Lawson; brother, Gene Lawson; in-laws: Nellie Cotton, Clifford Laxton, Lonnie Terry, Bill Jones, and Gary Randolph; and friend, Russell Ipock.
He was a member of Low Gap Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Jean Laxton Lawson; daughters, Karen Susan (Douglas) Goss and Melissa Deane (Joel) Chitwood; granddaughter, Whitney Alissa Ellis; great-grandsons, Bentley Michael and Mason Edward; in-laws: Onas Cotton, Junior (Mildred) Laxton, Chester Laxton, Margaret Potter, Ann Terry, Wilma Jones, Charlotte Randolph, Sandra (Jimmy) Pleasant and Loretta (Danny) Jacks; and many other relatives.
Funeral service was conducted August 18, in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Jim West and Bro. Greg Jeffers officiating. Music was provided by the Chitwood Family. Graveside service was conducted August 19, at Reed Cemetery.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.