Emmett Leon Lawson

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Elva Hazelwood, Carrie Rakes, Mary Holt, Peggy Williams, Opal Turner, Jewett Bullins and Vergie Lawson; and his brothers Hanson Lawson, Clarence Lawson and Bennie Lawson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janice Marie Burney Lawson of Ridgeway, VA, his daughter Emily and Erik Nelson of Fairfax Station, VA and his son Thomas and Heather Lawson of Clover, SC. He was delighted with his grandchildren, Elizabeth Nelson, Catherine Nelson, Katie Lawson and Simon Lawson, and they were especially fond of his biscuits and gravy. He is also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Each of these were dearly loved and blessed by him.

Emmett worked as a Machine Operator, a Lab Technician and served on the Safety Committee before retiring from Dupont. Another of his almost lifelong professions was Butcher which he did for grocery stores, as well as independently, for farmers and hunters alike.

Although blessed with jobs that gave Emmett and his family a good life, his favorite "job" was farming and mowing. He did both almost to the very end and many have benefitted from his efforts. He became an EMT to volunteer with the Ridgeway Rescue Squad, served at the voting polls and helped set up the 911 system in Henry County. He also shared his garden and meats, mowed numerous yards and fields, served in summer church camps, provided engineering expertise and the list goes on and on.

If you knew Emmett, chances are that he helped you in some way. He did not come empty-handed and gave from his heart. God blessed him generously and he returned the favor to family, friends and strangers, thus serving His heavenly Father and his neighbor well.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00pm on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Collins Funeral Home, Bassett, VA. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Living Waters Outreach Ministry, 6500 Greensboro Road, Ridgeway, VA and will be officiated by Pastors Bud Sedwick and Curtis Stump. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Pallbearers serving Emmett's family are as follows: Billy Corns, Dustin Harbour, Danny Lamberth, Joey Lamberth, Ryan Lawson and Jimmy Sands.

Collins Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. is serving the family.

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