Melvin Allen Lawson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin Allen Lawson of Austin, Texas, born in Fredericksburg, Texas, who passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Allen Lawson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Lawson and Thekla Lawson; and his sister Mary Moreland. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Lawson; his children, Sheila Bell (Lee Bell) of Llano, Eddy Lawson (Jodi Lawson) of Conroe and Teddy Lawson (Carolann Lawson) of Leander; his brother Norman Lawson of Stephenville; and his grandchildren, Haylee Simpson (Travis Simpson), Hayden Bell (Haley Bell), Ethan Lawson (Sarah Lawson), Kasey Strait (Ruben Strait), Riley Lawson and Blake Lawson. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in Melvin's memory to Llano Christian Academy at 507 E. Green St. in Llano, TX.