He graduated from Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas and went on to pursue his college education at Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, Texas with a B.A. He served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss. He was general manager at Igloo Corporation for many yeas. Later he was President of Valley Pool Table Mfg. in Bay City, Michigan. In 1979, Lawless & Associates was formed. He served as President until his retirement in 1993.He was a member and officer in many professional organizations throughout his career.
Darrell & Mary Jo were married at Bethany Christian Church in Houston, TX on Saturday the 19th of August 1950, and are still members there to this day. They are extremely grateful for all the love and support received from the entire congregation and from senior minister Don Tuttle, and associate minister Blair Parker through the years.
In 2010, Darrell & Mary Jo moved to Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community. Darrell was a member of the Strummers ukulele group, as well as he Men's Wee Bowling team, to mane just a few. They have many friends at Eagle's Trace that have become family, as well as management, staff, and caregivers. We appreciate them and want to thank them for all the care , compassion and services extended. We also want to thank the wonderful ladies, Dinia, Anna, and Alicia for the excellent care they have provided to both Darrell and Mary Jo during this time.
Darrell is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Jo Lawless, his sister, Jerry Sims, sons; Robert (Patti), Richard (Janis), Gary (Amy), and daughter Leann Goodwin (William). He is also survived by his wonderful grandchildren, Gary Lawless Jr. (Ashley), Nathan Lawless (Kate), William, Trey. Goodwin III (Erika), Andy Goodwin (Laura), Emily Bennett (Ryan), Sara Westphal (John), Stefani Lawless, Richard Lawless, great grandchildren; Gary Lawless III, George Lawless, Liam Goodwin, Grace Goodwin, Jackson Goodwin, Nova Goodwin, Eliza Bennett, Clara Bennett, Ethan Westphal, Olivia Westphal, and so many great and wonderful special friends.
A visitation with family & friends for Darrell will be held Monday, August 30, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 with a committal service to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Lawless family.
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