Mr. Kenneth Allen "Cub" Lawson, age 64, of Swords Creek, Virginia, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of the late Quentin "Kit" and Hazel Tuggle Lawson.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired miner from Consol. He was a member of the UMWA Local #1509 and was a Richlands High School Class of 1967 graduate.

Survivors are:

His Wife: Melissa Ball Lawson

One Daughter: Allison Paige Lawson of the home

Two Sons:

Brian Kelly Lawson and fiancée, Michelle of Grayson, Georgia

Jody Allen Lawson and wife, Mary of Roanoke, Virginia

One Sister: Linda Sue Barrett and husband, Jimmy of Raven, Virginia

Four Brothers:

Arthur Lawson and wife, Bonita of Swords Creek, Virginia

Wayne Lawson and wife, Wanda of Swords Creek, Virginia

Randall Lawson and wife, Donna of Verona, Virginia

Keith Lawson and wife, Cindy of Roanoke, Virginia

Four Grandchildren, Seven Step Grandchildren, and One Step Great Grandchild also survive.

Funeral services for Kenneth Allen Lawson will be conducted Monday, November 14, 2011 at 2:00pm with the Rev. Vonley Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Quin Lawson, Joshua Lawson, Dennis Lawson, Neal Lawson, Danny Ball, and Steve Ball. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bill Mallory, Landon Altizer, Dual Stevens, Bill Sizemore, Vincent Sizemore, and Wayne Pinion. Friends may call after 6:00pm Sunday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements andthose wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com