Billy Dee Lawson Obituary

We announce the death of Billy Dee Lawson of Winston Salem, North Carolina, who passed away on August 10, 2026, at the age of 69. Billy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Johnny David; and his brothers, David "Punk" and Donnie Lawson. He is survived by: his parent Pat McRoberts Lawson of Mt. Airy; his sister Patty Jo Eaton (John) of Mt. Airy; his wife Trisha Hawks Lawson; his son Derek Dee Lawson of Winston-Salem; his niece Tiffany Eaton; his nephew Christopher Hargett (Rachel); his great-nephew Luke Hawks; his siblings-in-law, Janie Hargett (Tony Tyndall) and Tony Hawks (Kim); his close friend Earl Potts; Kayla Albert and Cory Hawks.