Tom “John” Lawson, 69, of Palm Coast, FL passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on May 20, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1953 in Alton, Illinois to James Earl & Esta (Lawson) Hunter. He went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge Tom returned to Illinois. In 1980 he moved to Florida to start a new life. In 1992 he met the love of his life Lisa and married her in 1997. They spent many wonderful years together, riding his Harley watching baseball, basketball and NASCAR. John rooted for his favorite teams the Orlando Magic and the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a soft spot for dogs and donations in his memory can made to Sophie’s Circle Dog Rescue, www.sophiescircle.com." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.sophiescircle.com. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl Lawson and Esta (Lawson) Hunter; brother, Richard Lawson and step-dad, Bill Hunter. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Lisa; children, Stephanie Smith and her fiancée Cedric McCloud, Merisca and her husband William Baker, Michael & Mitchell Horton; 14 grandchildren; siblings, Michael Lawson, Patricia Gilomen, Jeff Lawson, Steven Hunter and many more loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and wonderful friends. A graveside service with military honors at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to Sophie's Circle Dog Rescue, www.sophiescircle.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craigflaglerpalms.com for the Lawson family.
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