W. Joseph Lawson, originally from Pittsburgh, PA and was living in Bradenton, FL at the time of his passing, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the age of 93. He was born on November 5, 1929 to the late H.B. Lawson and Harriett Crookston (Friday).
After graduating from Kiski Prep, Joseph proudly served in the United States Navy from 1947-1951.
Besides his family, Joseph loved to write, travel, invest and refurbish war memorials.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Louise Lawson (nee Doherty); loving children, Shawn Lawson (Mary), Jed Lawson, Kelly Moomaw (Todd), and Lynn Flaherty (Ryan); brother, Bill Crookston and cherished grandchildren, Nolan, Reagan, and Ainsley Flaherty. Joseph is preceded in death by his siblings, Barney Lawson, Vic Lawson, Jack Lawson, Jim Lawson and Bob Crookston.
A memorial mass will be held at a later date at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rtslwr.com for the Lawson family.