Born of August 25th, 1950 he was the son of the late Orville Lawson and Audrey Florine Mills Hughes.
Lyndel’s infectious smile and personality left a great impression on those he met, and he will be greatly missed.
Lyndel graduated from Stoco High school in 1968 and afterward worked for General Motors for 2 years, and then spent the remainder of his career as a coal miner.
He spent his free time playing golf, fishing, camping, attending car shows with his 1955 Dodge Cornet (which he loved showing) and later in life, spent his winters with all his Florida “snowbirds”. He also enjoyed riding golf carts with his best buddy, Harold Adkins. Lyndel came to know Jesus as his personal savior and was a member of Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church.
Lyndel was known as a jokester, often making everyone smile and bringing a sense of joy to the room when he walked in. He had a special laugh that made all around him smile.
In addition to his parents, Lyndel was preceded in death by his sister, Lana Sears and stepfather, Basil Hughes.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mona Lee Lawson of Coal City; sons, Chris Lawson (Kimberly) of Jonben, and Kenney Lawson (Brittney) of Prosperity; grandchildren, Rhett Lawson (Maria), Scarlet Hylton (Nick), Wade Lawson (Brooke), Tucker Lawson, Kayla Smith (R.J.), Makenzie Lawson (Zach), Dre Lawson, Parker Lawson, William Murphey (Brittany), and Jessica Brogan (Kevin); 15 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his brothers, Rusty Lawson (Debbie) and Gary Lawson (Diane); step-brothers and sisters, Orville Hughes (Tina), Gary Hughes (Neda), Anthony Hughes (Martha), Melissa Sheehan, Vanessa Hughes, Ruby Mahan, and Patty Sears (Clarence); as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved dearly, and all his family and friends.
Pallbearers will include Rhett Lawson, Wade Lawson, Tucker Lawson, Dre Lawson, Rob Sturgill, and William Murphy.
Funeral services for Lyndel will be on Friday, December 8th, 2023 at 12 PM with Pastor Mike Rose officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bowers Hospice House.
The family wished to express their gratitude to special friends Harold and Sharon Adkins, the nurses at Bowers Hospice House ,and the nurses and doctors at BARH, 3rd floor ICU.
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