Rev. Jack E. Lawson, age 88, of Harrison, AR, died on November 17, 2009.

Rev. Lawson was born on April 10, 1921, at Bentonville, AR, the son of Gilbert T. and Dorothy D. (Mayfield) Lawson.

Rev. Jack Lawson was a veteran of World War II. Bro. Jack was a pastor for 42 years in Benton, Carroll, and Boone County area. After retiring from over a decade at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Harrison, he was often found supplying in area pulpits in the North Arkansas Baptist Association. He began in the ministry at Central Avenue Baptist Church in Bentonville, AR as a deacon before surrendering to his pastoral call. His love for the church and Jesus Christ was only surpassed by his love for his family and friends. He found joy in the little things of life, children, smiles and friendly conversation. Bro. Jack's convictions never wavered as to the foundation of the Bible and its impact on a person's life.

Rev. Jack Lawson was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and a grand-daughter.

He is survived by his wife Lucille (Harris) Lawson of the home. Two sons and daughter-in-laws, Jack E. (Mary) Lawson, Jr. of Harrison, AR and Thomas Lee (Patricia) Lawson of Harrison, AR. Daughter and son-in-law, Penny (Dean) VanLaningham of Whitesboro, Texas. Grandchildren Deanna (Dan) Hunter and Daniel Pate; Lanette Williams and Joel; Jana (John) Harrison and Jonathan; Thomas Lawson; Rebekah (Eric) Carnley; Elizabeth Lawson of the home. Sisters, Geraldine Scott of Bentonville, AR, Irene Smith of Springdale, AR and Shirley Holliday of Bentonville, AR. Brothers, Rev. Bill Lawson of Grandview, WA and Jim Lawson of Decatur, AR. Brother-in-law and wife Wayne (Gladys) Harris of Centerton, AR and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bentonville, AR.


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