Ernest Lawson, Oak Ridge, Resident
Ernest Linza Lawson, 71, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 31, 1994, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Born February 10, 1923, of the Cane Creek Community, Williamsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of George Washington Lawson (1882 (b)-1933(d)) and Mary Jane Lawson (1896(b)-1970(d)), who predecease him. His parents lived all their lives in the Cane Creek community until their deaths. Their families owned dairy farms, fruit orchards, and sugar cane fields in the Cane Creek area, from early 1800's. The Lawson families helped settle the New Boston, Cane Creek Communities, arriving from Stokes County, North Carolina.
Ernest and his wife Minnie, lived in Oak Ridge, settling there in 1946, and living there until their deaths. He was formerly employed with Union Carbide Corporation, Y-12 Plant, from 1945 until his retirement in April 1984. Ernest married his childhood sweetheart, Minnie Murphy Crawford, on February 5, 1945, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. They were married for over 49 years, until Minnie's death on September 9, 1994. He was a proud military veteran of the United States Army, World War II Pacific Campaign, winning several citations, including two Bronze Stars. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Robertsville Baptist Church.
Ernest owned and operated a part-time painting and home repair business in the Oak Ridge Area for over thirty years. When he wasn't working, he was an avid New York Yankees Baseball fan and the University of Kentucky Wildcats NCAA sports fan. He and his sons would make the sporting events a lifelong passion.
Ernest always had the best yard, roses, and vegetable garden in the neighborhood. He was a kind and gentle soul. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Effie Lawson Crowley (1915(b)-1994(d)) and Dora Lawson Chambers (1920(b)-1968(d)); four brothers: George Raymond Lawson (1914(b)–1964(d)), Earl Lawson (1929(b –1930(d)), James Vernon Lawson (1917(b)- 1980(d)), Dewey K. Chambers (1935(b)–1961(d)), and step-father: Arthur Obediah Chambers (1913(b)-1969(d)).
He was also preceded in death by two grandsons: James Ernest Caylor (1969(b)-1992(d)) and Steven Allen Caylor (1974(b)-1994(d)). Jimmy and Steven were his pride and joy.
Ernest is survived by a brother: Arthur Lee Lawson (Betty), of Louisville, Kentucky; sister: Anna Geneve Lawson VanEtten (Richard) of Toledo, Ohio; step-brother: Chester Chambers (Marie) of Jellico, Tennessee; two sons: Ernie Wayne Lawson and Randall Glenn Lawson, both of Oak Ridge. Three daughters: Victoria Lawson O'Shell and husband Parker of Harriman, Tennessee; Patricia Lawson Terry and husband Ralph of Omaha, Nebraska; Carolyn Lawson Caylor and husband Tommy of Newport News, Virginia; One grandson Michael Lynn Caylor and wife Beth of Newport News, Virginia; Three granddaughters Christina Caylor of Newport News, Virginia; Allison Terry of Omaha, Nebraska, and Samantha Terry of Omaha, Nebraska. He was blessed to welcome his first great-grand daughter, Sarah Leeann Caylor before his death.
He is survived by his close friends Billy and Francis Stockton, Orie and Wanda McNeeley, Pete and Brownie Blackmon, Harrison and Della Raper, and Kenneth and Marie Reynolds, all of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 1995, in the Chapel of Jones and Son Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Kentucky. The funeral will be at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel, with Rev. Vernon Jones officiating.
A brief graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 1995, officiated by Rev. Vernon Jones, at Whitley Memorial Gardens, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The family requests that any memorials be made in the form of contributions to The Boys Club of Oak Ridge, P.O. Box 4021, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-4021.
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God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through,
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way.
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love
Ernest Linza Lawson, 71, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 31, 1994, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Born February 10, 1923, of the Cane Creek Community, Williamsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of George Washington Lawson (1882 (b)-1933(d)) and Mary Jane Lawson (1896(b)-1970(d)), who predecease him. His parents lived all their lives in the Cane Creek community until their deaths. Their families owned dairy farms, fruit orchards, and sugar cane fields in the Cane Creek area, from early 1800's. The Lawson families helped settle the New Boston, Cane Creek Communities, arriving from Stokes County, North Carolina.
Ernest and his wife Minnie, lived in Oak Ridge, settling there in 1946, and living there until their deaths. He was formerly employed with Union Carbide Corporation, Y-12 Plant, from 1945 until his retirement in April 1984. Ernest married his childhood sweetheart, Minnie Murphy Crawford, on February 5, 1945, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. They were married for over 49 years, until Minnie's death on September 9, 1994. He was a proud military veteran of the United States Army, World War II Pacific Campaign, winning several citations, including two Bronze Stars. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Robertsville Baptist Church.
Ernest owned and operated a part-time painting and home repair business in the Oak Ridge Area for over thirty years. When he wasn't working, he was an avid New York Yankees Baseball fan and the University of Kentucky Wildcats NCAA sports fan. He and his sons would make the sporting events a lifelong passion.
Ernest always had the best yard, roses, and vegetable garden in the neighborhood. He was a kind and gentle soul. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Effie Lawson Crowley (1915(b)-1994(d)) and Dora Lawson Chambers (1920(b)-1968(d)); four brothers: George Raymond Lawson (1914(b)–1964(d)), Earl Lawson (1929(b –1930(d)), James Vernon Lawson (1917(b)- 1980(d)), Dewey K. Chambers (1935(b)–1961(d)), and step-father: Arthur Obediah Chambers (1913(b)-1969(d)).
He was also preceded in death by two grandsons: James Ernest Caylor (1969(b)-1992(d)) and Steven Allen Caylor (1974(b)-1994(d)). Jimmy and Steven were his pride and joy.
Ernest is survived by a brother: Arthur Lee Lawson (Betty), of Louisville, Kentucky; sister: Anna Geneve Lawson VanEtten (Richard) of Toledo, Ohio; step-brother: Chester Chambers (Marie) of Jellico, Tennessee; two sons: Ernie Wayne Lawson and Randall Glenn Lawson, both of Oak Ridge. Three daughters: Victoria Lawson O'Shell and husband Parker of Harriman, Tennessee; Patricia Lawson Terry and husband Ralph of Omaha, Nebraska; Carolyn Lawson Caylor and husband Tommy of Newport News, Virginia; One grandson Michael Lynn Caylor and wife Beth of Newport News, Virginia; Three granddaughters Christina Caylor of Newport News, Virginia; Allison Terry of Omaha, Nebraska, and Samantha Terry of Omaha, Nebraska. He was blessed to welcome his first great-grand daughter, Sarah Leeann Caylor before his death.
He is survived by his close friends Billy and Francis Stockton, Orie and Wanda McNeeley, Pete and Brownie Blackmon, Harrison and Della Raper, and Kenneth and Marie Reynolds, all of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 1995, in the Chapel of Jones and Son Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Kentucky. The funeral will be at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel, with Rev. Vernon Jones officiating.
A brief graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 1995, officiated by Rev. Vernon Jones, at Whitley Memorial Gardens, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The family requests that any memorials be made in the form of contributions to The Boys Club of Oak Ridge, P.O. Box 4021, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-4021.
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God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through,
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way.
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love
Ernest Lawson, Oak Ridge, Resident
Ernest Linza Lawson, 71, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 31, 1994, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Born February 10, 1923, of the Cane Creek Community, Williamsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of George Washington Lawson (1882 (b)-1933(d)) and Mary Jane Lawson (1896(b)-1970(d)), who predecease him. His parents lived all their lives in the Cane Creek community until their deaths. Their families owned dairy farms, fruit orchards, and sugar cane fields in the Cane Creek area, from early 1800's. The Lawson families helped settle the New Boston, Cane Creek Communities, arriving from Stokes County, North Carolina.
Ernest and his wife Minnie, lived in Oak Ridge, settling there in 1946, and living there until their deaths. He was formerly employed with Union Carbide Corporation, Y-12 Plant, from 1945 until his retirement in April 1984. Ernest married his childhood sweetheart, Minnie Murphy Crawford, on February 5, 1945, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. They were married for over 49 years, until Minnie's death on September 9, 1994. He was a proud military veteran of the United States Army, World War II Pacific Campaign, winning several citations, including two Bronze Stars. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Robertsville Baptist Church.
Ernest owned and operated a part-time painting and home repair business in the Oak Ridge Area for over thirty years. When he wasn't working, he was an avid New York Yankees Baseball fan and the University of Kentucky Wildcats NCAA sports fan. He and his sons would make the sporting events a lifelong passion.
Ernest always had the best yard, roses, and vegetable garden in the neighborhood. He was a kind and gentle soul. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Effie Lawson Crowley (1915(b)-1994(d)) and Dora Lawson Chambers (1920(b)-1968(d)); four brothers: George Raymond Lawson (1914(b)–1964(d)), Earl Lawson (1929(b –1930(d)), James Vernon Lawson (1917(b)- 1980(d)), Dewey K. Chambers (1935(b)–1961(d)), and step-father: Arthur Obediah Chambers (1913(b)-1969(d)).
He was also preceded in death by two grandsons: James Ernest Caylor (1969(b)-1992(d)) and Steven Allen Caylor (1974(b)-1994(d)). Jimmy and Steven were his pride and joy.
Ernest is survived by a brother: Arthur Lee Lawson (Betty), of Louisville, Kentucky; sister: Anna Geneve Lawson VanEtten (Richard) of Toledo, Ohio; step-brother: Chester Chambers (Marie) of Jellico, Tennessee; two sons: Ernie Wayne Lawson and Randall Glenn Lawson, both of Oak Ridge. Three daughters: Victoria Lawson O'Shell and husband Parker of Harriman, Tennessee; Patricia Lawson Terry and husband Ralph of Omaha, Nebraska; Carolyn Lawson Caylor and husband Tommy of Newport News, Virginia; One grandson Michael Lynn Caylor and wife Beth of Newport News, Virginia; Three granddaughters Christina Caylor of Newport News, Virginia; Allison Terry of Omaha, Nebraska, and Samantha Terry of Omaha, Nebraska. He was blessed to welcome his first great-grand daughter, Sarah Leeann Caylor before his death.
He is survived by his close friends Billy and Francis Stockton, Orie and Wanda McNeeley, Pete and Brownie Blackmon, Harrison and Della Raper, and Kenneth and Marie Reynolds, all of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 1995, in the Chapel of Jones and Son Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Kentucky. The funeral will be at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel, with Rev. Vernon Jones officiating.
A brief graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 1995, officiated by Rev. Vernon Jones, at Whitley Memorial Gardens, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The family requests that any memorials be made in the form of contributions to The Boys Club of Oak Ridge, P.O. Box 4021, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-4021.
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God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through,
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way.
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love
Ernest Linza Lawson, 71, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 31, 1994, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Born February 10, 1923, of the Cane Creek Community, Williamsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of George Washington Lawson (1882 (b)-1933(d)) and Mary Jane Lawson (1896(b)-1970(d)), who predecease him. His parents lived all their lives in the Cane Creek community until their deaths. Their families owned dairy farms, fruit orchards, and sugar cane fields in the Cane Creek area, from early 1800's. The Lawson families helped settle the New Boston, Cane Creek Communities, arriving from Stokes County, North Carolina.
Ernest and his wife Minnie, lived in Oak Ridge, settling there in 1946, and living there until their deaths. He was formerly employed with Union Carbide Corporation, Y-12 Plant, from 1945 until his retirement in April 1984. Ernest married his childhood sweetheart, Minnie Murphy Crawford, on February 5, 1945, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. They were married for over 49 years, until Minnie's death on September 9, 1994. He was a proud military veteran of the United States Army, World War II Pacific Campaign, winning several citations, including two Bronze Stars. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Robertsville Baptist Church.
Ernest owned and operated a part-time painting and home repair business in the Oak Ridge Area for over thirty years. When he wasn't working, he was an avid New York Yankees Baseball fan and the University of Kentucky Wildcats NCAA sports fan. He and his sons would make the sporting events a lifelong passion.
Ernest always had the best yard, roses, and vegetable garden in the neighborhood. He was a kind and gentle soul. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Effie Lawson Crowley (1915(b)-1994(d)) and Dora Lawson Chambers (1920(b)-1968(d)); four brothers: George Raymond Lawson (1914(b)–1964(d)), Earl Lawson (1929(b –1930(d)), James Vernon Lawson (1917(b)- 1980(d)), Dewey K. Chambers (1935(b)–1961(d)), and step-father: Arthur Obediah Chambers (1913(b)-1969(d)).
He was also preceded in death by two grandsons: James Ernest Caylor (1969(b)-1992(d)) and Steven Allen Caylor (1974(b)-1994(d)). Jimmy and Steven were his pride and joy.
Ernest is survived by a brother: Arthur Lee Lawson (Betty), of Louisville, Kentucky; sister: Anna Geneve Lawson VanEtten (Richard) of Toledo, Ohio; step-brother: Chester Chambers (Marie) of Jellico, Tennessee; two sons: Ernie Wayne Lawson and Randall Glenn Lawson, both of Oak Ridge. Three daughters: Victoria Lawson O'Shell and husband Parker of Harriman, Tennessee; Patricia Lawson Terry and husband Ralph of Omaha, Nebraska; Carolyn Lawson Caylor and husband Tommy of Newport News, Virginia; One grandson Michael Lynn Caylor and wife Beth of Newport News, Virginia; Three granddaughters Christina Caylor of Newport News, Virginia; Allison Terry of Omaha, Nebraska, and Samantha Terry of Omaha, Nebraska. He was blessed to welcome his first great-grand daughter, Sarah Leeann Caylor before his death.
He is survived by his close friends Billy and Francis Stockton, Orie and Wanda McNeeley, Pete and Brownie Blackmon, Harrison and Della Raper, and Kenneth and Marie Reynolds, all of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 1995, in the Chapel of Jones and Son Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Kentucky. The funeral will be at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel, with Rev. Vernon Jones officiating.
A brief graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 1995, officiated by Rev. Vernon Jones, at Whitley Memorial Gardens, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The family requests that any memorials be made in the form of contributions to The Boys Club of Oak Ridge, P.O. Box 4021, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-4021.
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God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through,
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way.
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love
