James Lawson's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Ironton, Ohio

James Lawson

December 7, 1954 - June 9, 2025 (70 years old)

Ironton, Ohio

James Lawson's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Ironton, Ohio

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Phillips Funeral Home

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James Lawson

December 7, 1954 - June 9, 2025 (70 years old)

Ironton, Ohio

James Lawson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Lawson of Ironton, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 70, on June 9, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Lawson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wendell Lawson and Lydia Lawson Sr. (Wagner); and his siblings, Wendell, Jerry Lawson and Linda Lawson.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Rae Lawson (Brown); his children, Chris Lawson of Mansfield, OH, Hannah Lawson of Cattletsburg, KY, Kaitlin Gillispie (Kyle) of Hayes, VA and S. Air Force; his stepsons, Ben, Chesapeake and Sam Wheeler (Kat "Katherine") of Nevada City, CA; his sisters, Penny Ross (Bub) and Rhonda McCoy (Greg); his grandchildren, Jake Clark (Brooklyn), Madison Lawson, Courtney Lawson, Ellie Jane Davis, Riley Jean Gillispie, Cameron Wheeler and Anoush Rose Wheeler; and his great grandchild Hudson Clark.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Home



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