Michael “Mike” David Lawson

SUMMER SHADE – Michael “Mike” David Lawson, 74, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Elzie Lee Lawson and Alline C. Miller Lawson. He was a retired truck driver and a U. S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rebecca “Becky” Lawson, and his little buddy, Jake; one daughter, Kimberly Rose Lawson; one son, James “Jamie” Lawson (Debra Slayton Lawson); four grandchildren, Michelle Rose Lawson, Alex Lawson, Josh Lawson, and Kadin Wray; two brothers. Gary Lawson (Mary) and Larry Lawson (Doris); two sisters, Rita Anderson (Randy) and Anita Lawson; two special friends and caregivers, Melissa Slayton and Sandra Bunch; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Randal Lawson, Sandy Lawson, Freddie Lawson, and Elzie (Big D) Lawson.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday and after 10:00 am on Wednesday until time for services. Glasgow Chapter 20 DAV will provide military honors at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.