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Submitted: 9/27/22 • Approved: 9/27/22 • Last Updated: 9/30/22 • R1451401-G1185822-S3
John
US Navy
World War II
February 18, 1925 - July 10, 2015
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Sunday, July 12, 2015
ROGERS — John Floyd Lawson, 90, passed away on July 10, 2015, in Rogers. He was born on Feb. 18, 1925, in Rogers to the late Burks F. and Bertha (George) Lawson. He was the loving husband of Mary Marvene (Brown) Lawson for 68 years.
He lived his entire life in this area, other than the time he served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II.
He returned after his discharge and married Marvene.
After working for other automobile agencies in town, he began his own business, known as Rogers Body Shop. He owned and managed it until his retirement.
The First Baptist Church of Rogers, pastored by Rev. Rel Gray at that time, ordained him to preach the gospel in 1953. He pastored First Baptist in Garfield, Twelve Corners, Monte Ne and Mason Valley, in his nearly 40 years of ministry. He retired in 1992.
He is survived by his wife of Rogers; two sons, Jerry Lawson and his wife, Dona of Rogers, and Bob Lawson of Rogers; one grandson Brad Lawson and his wife, Anne of Stillwater, Okla.; two great-granddaughters, Becca and Emma; one great-grandson John; three nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Geneva Lawson Hayes and Nadine Lawson Skaggs.
His visitation will be on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, from 5 until 7 p.m. in Rollins Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m. in First Baptist Church, Olive Street in Rogers. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Avoca.
Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.
Mary
May 11, 1926 - November 12, 2018
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Saturday, November 17, 2018
ROGERS — Mary Marvene Lawson passed from this life on Nov. 12, 2018. She was born on May 11, 1926, in Garfield, Ark., to Elmer Lee and Mollie Snoderly Brown.
She was married to John Floyd Lawson, who preceded her in death on July 10, 2015. They were married on Feb. 14, 1947.
Marvene lived in Northwest Arkansas her entire life. She graduated from Rogers High School with the class of 1945. She was employed by the Murray Shoe Store, which later became Felts Family Shoes, for several years, beginning with her junior year in high school.
Her favorite hobby was working with flowers in the garden. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Rogers.
Marvene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Onnell Brown, and her sister, Selestia Brown Hayes and husband Ray Hays. Her youngest son, Bobby Lawson, also preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 2018.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Lee Lawson of Rogers; grandson, Bradley Phillip Lawson and wife Anne of Stillwater, Okla.; and great-grandchildren, Becca, Emma, and John Lawson. Survivors also include several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m., with burial following at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Garfield.
Married February 14, 1947
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