Lawson, Charles E.

U.S. Air Force Veteran

  • Thursday, July 23, 2020
Charles Lawson
Charles Lawson

Charles E. Lawson, 65, passed away on July 13, 2020.

He was a 1972 high school graduate in Perry, Ga. He served in the United States Air Force from 1972–1974.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy Lawson and Mary Williams; brother, Kenny Lawson.

Survivors include his daughter, Charnise Jenee Lee, Vallejo, CA; sisters, Wylene Mason, Janet Lawson, of Syracuse, New York, Renee Lawson Blue, Warner Robins, GA; brothers, Tommy Lawson, Austin, TX, Larry Lawson, Warner Robins, GA; granddaughters, McKenzie Tina Lee, Maya Simone Lee, Vallejo, CA; friend, Ricky R. Jones; a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service to honor his life and military service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24. Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

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