William Marion Lawson (Bill, Willie, Pawpaw) went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2023 at the age of 87. Bill was born in Houston, Texas on October 6, 1935 to Samuel and Aline (Wade) Lawson. He was a member of the Navy from February 10, 1954 until February 9, 1962. Bill was employed for several years at Lewis & Coker beginning in 1954 until he founded the Lawson Meat Market in Spring, Texas with his brother Jack in 1983. Later he worked for Randalls until his retirement. In 1960, William married Lea Lawson; together they welcomed 2 children Kevin and Leanna.
William was a loving man who never met a stranger (including on facebook). He loved family more than anything and would give anything for them. He was passionate about grilling and barbecuing, especially because he loved feeding his family. His family could always count on him for his collection of jokes. Bill loved fishing, country-western movies, watching sports, and country music. In younger years, he also enjoyed rodeo/horse-riding, ball-room dancing, and bowling.
William is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Jack (Pat) Lawson and Samuel “Sonny” (late Ruth) Lawson, and his sister Juanita (late Carlton) Boggess.
He is survived by Lea Lawson, his son Kevin (Nancy) Lawson, and daughter Leanna Lawson; grandchildren Anissa Gutierrez, Ariel (Pedro) Saldaña, Andrew Lawson, Samantha Lawson, Jessica Lawson, and Stephen Lawson and great-grandson Nathan Saldaña. Also survived by sister Billie (late Bill) Stansel, brother Carl (Virgie) Lawson and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be Monday, April 10, 2023 from 5pm-9pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home at 6900 Lawndale Street Houston, TX 77023. Funeral will be held at Forest Park Lawndale on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10am, followed by burial at 11am.
