Alan W. Lawson, age 64, of Knox County, Tennessee, passed away on January 9, 2017. Alan retired as Director of Knoxville/Knox County Emergency Management Agency in February, 2016 after serving the agency for 35 years. He attended The University of Tennessee, graduating in 1974. He very much enjoyed getting together with friends to play golf, listen to music and travel. We are especially thankful for Alan’s circle of close friends for their love and support during his illness. We also want to thank the staff of Beverly Park Place for their kindness and care with special thanks to Jennifer Annabelle and JoAnn Beck and all of the caregivers. Alan is survived by his parents; Father, Carl E. Lawson and wife, Florence and mother, Helen Cox Lawson; several cousins, aunts, and uncles, special uncles, Bill Lawson and Clarence Lawson and a host of friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends Friday, January 13, 2017 from 5 – 7 pm with the memorial service to follow at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com
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