Russell Claude Lawson

RUSSELL CLAUDE LAWSON, age 98, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on May 9, 2025. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City, and a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was devoted to his country and had been privileged to be a part of the Honor Air Flight. Preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ruth Bales Lawson; parents, Horace Russell and Melvina Cook Lawson. He is survived by his children, Gary Lawson (Vicki), Joyce Lawson Hawkins, and Gene Lawson (Heather); brothers, Harold Lawson and Bill Lawson; several loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and adoring nieces and nephews. He has many special friends at Elkmont Campground, and was very proud and honored to secure the American flag which flies there. Private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City.