Kenneth R. Lawson
August 1, 1932 ~ August 15, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
KENNETH R. LAWSON
Asheville. The Rev. Kenneth R. Lawson, 77, of 8 Lawson Lane, Asheville, died Saturday, August 15, 2009.
Rev. Lawson was born in Laurens, SC, and was a son of the late Jack and Bessie Culberson Lawson.
He was a graduate of Furman University and Southeastern Seminary.
He was a former salesman for New York Life Insurance Company and was a self employed builder. As a Baptist minister, he pastored Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church in Asheville and congregations in Forest City and New Orleans, LA.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Medford Lawson; three daughters, Debbie Maye and her husband, Ben, Kim Hunter and her husband, Bobby, and Cindy Lawson, all of Charlotte; two step-daughters, Cynthia Fletcher and her husband, Phil Gilliam, of Travelers Rest, SC and Amanda Taylor and her husband, Jeff, of Candler; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Per his request, there will be no service at this time, but a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.
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I love you daddy…..daughter #3
I was blessed to have you as my Dad and I will cherish the wonderful years of memories we have shared together. You taught me many lessons that I will forever be grateful for. May you rest in pease now Dad, free from your pain and suffering. I will see you there in Heaven one fine day. I love you! Cindy, Daughter #2
My husband Jack shared a room with Ken at Emerald Ridge for a short time. My family and I got to know Ken while he was there and know he had a long illness. Our sympathy to all the family. Jack died 5/6.
THE JACK BENNETT FAMILY
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I had great respect for your dad.
Hi cousin Alice,
Just a quick note to let you know that I am thinking of you during this transition….my prayers are with you and I pray for blessings for you and your family…Cheryl
Alice and Family,
we are thinking of you.He was a very
nice and good man.
Elvira and Willie Butter
Dear Mrs. Lawson,
We extend our sympathies at the death of your husband. He was a good neighbor and friend.
Debbie, Kim, and Cindy – My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I remember many happy times with your family when we were children. I remember the first time we visited you all at your vacation home on Jonas Ridge and we weren’t sure which house was yours. We were coming up to the house yelling for you all… and your dad came out saying we sounded like dying cows. I thought it was hilarious. I also remember when my dad (Don Jones) was working with your dad at Jonas Ridge and we all saw a mouse. Your dad threw a hammer at it and killed it as all 6 kids (the three of you, my brothers Jeff and David and I) screamed bloody murder. Crazy the things you remember, isn’t it? I think of all of you often because my parents live in Linville now and I pass through Jonas Ridge often! Remember the fun times and that your dad loved you! A friend from long ago… Donna Jones Miller
Debbie, Cindy, and Kim — and the rest of the family that we did not have the privilege of knowing….
We were so very saddened to read of Ken’s passing. We have not lived in Asheville for 7 years so had lost touch and did not realize he had been ill.
Our years at Merrimon Avenue Baptist with Ken as our pastor and with him and his family as special friends were among our happiest years. Ken was a great preacher, a faithful minister.. (if we missed church, we could count on a call or visit from him that very Sunday afternoon!) and times with you children and your mom are among our best memories.
Our sympathies are with you at this time.
Don and Gladys