William Lawton Obituary
In loving memory of William Lawton of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who departed this world on November 30, 2025 at the age of 83. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nate Lawton and Martha Lawton. He is survived by: his significant other Margaret Hackett; his sister Lois Cattanach of Eugene, Oregon; his children, Tammy Lawton of Lindon and Bryan Lawton of Havelock; his stepchildren, Carla Kemper of Fort Smith and Edward Hackett (Amber) of Fort Smith; and his stepgrandchildren, Elmer Kemper, Amanda Kemper, Jacob Hackett and Lucas Hackett. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
