Samuel M. Lawson Obituary

The memory of Samuel M. Lawson of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on December 29, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel M. Lawson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Sr. Lawson and Mary Lawson; and his siblings, James, Noah, Leroy, Elliotte, John (Robert Jr.), Essie Mercer, Bertha Christopher, Eunice Gill, Brunetta Todd, Gloria Jean Chappelle, Vivian Wilson and Shirley Lawson.

He is survived by: his close friend Tina Harvey; his children, Byron Lawson (Michelle) and Kimberly McKnight; his grandchildren, Stephen, Mia and Layla; and his great grandchildren, Sherise Tims, Kevin Burks and Lamar Burks (Roberta). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and special friends.