John Clayton Lawson
John Clayton Lawson
August 10, 1948 ~ August 26, 2021
Reverend and retired educator, John C. Lawson's love of life didn't come to an end with his death. John passed away unexpectantly on August 26, 2021, at the age of 73. His loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community.John was born August 10, 1948 in Texarkana, Arkansas to BB Blanton and Miriam K. Lawson. After graduating from Atlanta High School, John went on to get a master's degree in education from SFA. He worked for the Daingerfield/Lone Star ISD for 32 years where he served as a teacher, coach and principal.In the spring of 2009, John received the Lord's call to serve Him in the Christian ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His commitment to the Lord led him to serve as Reverend at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Daingerfield, TX.John was an avid fisherman and had a love for tennis and football, especially the Daingerfield Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He loved spoiling his grandkids and watching them in their many activities. He was also a mason for the Oasis Lodge #79 in Daingerfield, TX.John was preceded in death by his father BB Blanton Lawson, mother Miriam Lawson, sister Nancy Hazelwood and Jean Lawson.Survived by his wife Sharon Lawson of Lone Star, TX; 3 stepchildren: Kiley Shaffer and husband John Shaffer of Ore City, TX, Jessica James of Longview, TX, and Dustin James and wife Jessie James of Colleyville, TX: Grandchildren: Seth, Natalie and Kaleb Shaffer; Ayden James; and Emerson and Alexa James; niece Tracy Green of Maumelle, AR.; nephew Russell Hazelwood and wife Ruth Hazelwood of Fordyse, AR.; great niece Julia Green of Maumelle, AR; great nephew Lawson Green and wife McKinley of Maumelle, AR.Family will receive friends on Monday, August 30, 2021 in the Chapel at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home from 5 till 7 p.m. The family respectfully askes that the attendees please wear a mask.A private family service will be held under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations can be made in John's name to the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Daingerfield.Online condolences may be made at Nail-Haggardfh.com
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Sorry for y’all’s loss. I enjoyed Mr.Lawson as a former student and fellow teacher. I’ll be keeping your family in my prayers.
Sorry for y’all’s loss. I enjoyed Mr.Lawson as a former student and fellow teacher. I’ll be keeping your family in my prayers.
My deepest condolences. John was incredibly inspirational, generous, and motivational to me! Spiritually, scholastically, physically (tennis), and intellectually, he guided, coached and kindly contributed to the growth of others throughout his entire life.
My deepest condolences. John was incredibly inspirational, generous, and motivational to me! Spiritually, scholastically, physically (tennis), and intellectually, he guided, coached and kindly contributed to the growth of others throughout his entire life.
I’m so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Coach Lawson. He was always such a kind man. My condolences and prayers to his family. Shawn
I’m so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Coach Lawson. He was always such a kind man. My condolences and prayers to his family. Shawn
I’m so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Coach Lawson. He was always such a kind man. My condolences and prayers to his family. Shawn
I’m so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Coach Lawson. He was always such a kind man. My condolences and prayers to his family. Shawn
John and Jean were our favorites. They were great educators and role models and are sorely missed.
John and Jean were our favorites. They were great educators and role models and are sorely missed.
Sharon and family, I am so terribly sorry to hear of John’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, DeAnna
Sharon and family, I am so terribly sorry to hear of John’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, DeAnna
My sincerest condolences to Sharon and her family. John was a dear friend to my Dad after my Mom passed away. He was a kind soul. May he R.I.P.
My sincerest condolences to Sharon and her family. John was a dear friend to my Dad after my Mom passed away. He was a kind soul. May he R.I.P.
Uncle John was a fantastic educator and story teller. When Lawson and I were young, anytime we saw him we would beg for him to tell us a story. By the time I was five, he had pretty much told us the entirety of the first Lord of the Rings book. His stories made me fall in love with reading and learning at an early age which has impacted my life greatly. He will be very missed.
Uncle John was a fantastic educator and story teller. When Lawson and I were young, anytime we saw him we would beg for him to tell us a story. By the time I was five, he had pretty much told us the entirety of the first Lord of the Rings book. His stories made me fall in love with reading and learning at an early age which has impacted my life greatly. He will be very missed.
John Lawson, as well as his late wife, Jean, were both fine educators that brought out the best in me as their student and later as an adult. (Mr. Lawson taught me how to be successful in the workplace as a DECA student.) He was always professional and kind.My condolences to his family and wife, Sharon, as well as the many friends that will miss him!
John Lawson, as well as his late wife, Jean, were both fine educators that brought out the best in me as their student and later as an adult. (Mr. Lawson taught me how to be successful in the workplace as a DECA student.) He was always professional and kind.My condolences to his family and wife, Sharon, as well as the many friends that will miss him!
Offering my sincere condolences to Uncle John’s loved ones and friends. I am so thankful I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times over the years when he and Sharon would visit in Fordyce. He loved his family, his fellow man, and his Jesus. My thoughts and prayers will be with all his dear loved ones in the coming days.
Offering my sincere condolences to Uncle John’s loved ones and friends. I am so thankful I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times over the years when he and Sharon would visit in Fordyce. He loved his family, his fellow man, and his Jesus. My thoughts and prayers will be with all his dear loved ones in the coming days.
John Lawson will be missed by many. He was always a gentleman. He had a good sense of humor. I had the honor of serving him and his family for many years. I was always glad to see him. Blake Neely