Glenn Oliver Lawson, a resident of Saraland, Al, at the age of 76, peacefully entered into his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia on May 27, 1944, the son of the late Mr. David Wesley and Annie Mae (Denson) Lawson.
He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter-in-law, Kimberly Lawson, his brother, Melvin “Ebbie” Lawson and sister, Ethel Lawson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley (Savage) Lawson, his sons, Jeff Lawson and Nathan (Hannah) Lawson, his grandchildren, Mercedes (Josh) Cook, Brandon Lawson (Tara Principe), Ashlyn Lawson, Gracie Lawson, one great-grandchild, Ansley Busby, his brothers, David (Dell) Lawson, Larry Lawson, Michael (Karen) Lawson, Kenny Lawson, his sisters Sandy (Rodger) Wilson, Karen (Javier) Diaz, and Connie Busby, whom Glenn and Shirley adopted and raised. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving from 1962-1968. While stationed at NAS Whiting, he served in many roles including, a crash crew fireman and the C.O.’s personal driver. After his honorable service, he continued his education and passion for cars by working his way up as an autobody repairman to eventually owning his own paint and body shop. Throughout many years of his life, Glenn served as a member of Wilson Avenue Baptist Church in ministries that included running a church bus route, maintenance of the buses, serving in Sunday school, the nursey and in the youth department. He had an active role in the church construction and enjoyed playing on Wilson Avenue‘s sports teams. Glenn had a love for general aviation and became a private pilot. He greatly enjoyed a round of golf, bowling, hunting with his boys and grandson, baking cakes and strawberry pies and watching Alabama Football with his family. Known to many as Mr. Lawson, Brother Glenn, and friend, he was known to those most dearest to him as a husband, father, and PawPaw. Glenn worked tirelessly and selflessly to provide for and care for his family. He never met a stranger and although a man of few words, he spoke volumes with his genuine kindness.
The family wishes to sincerely thank Springhill Home Health and Hospice for the wonderful care and support given, especially thanking Hospice Nurse Thresa Ellison and Hospice Chaplain Brother Billy Burtt.
A visitation will be held on March 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, Alabama. 2nd Visitation will be held on March 13, 2021 at 10:00 am at Wilson Avenue Baptist Church, 125 Wilson Avenue, Saraland, Alabama. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 13, 2021 at 11:00 am at Wilson Avenue Baptist Church, 125 Wilson Avenue, Saraland, Alabama.
Acting pallbearers will be:Ricky Savage, Thomas Savage, Greg Williams, Josh Cook, Michael Drashman and Pet Drashman
