John Clifton Lawson Obituary (1928 - 2018)

DANBURY John Clifton Lawson, 90, passed away, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Stokes County Nursing Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel. Interment will follow in Northview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Lawson was born March 31, 1928 in Stokes County to the late Sanders and Pernie Lawson Lawson. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Irene Lawson. Survivors include his daughter, Mary (Barry) Joyce; grandchild, Michelle Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Katie Sullivan and Heather Sullivan; three nephews, Keith, Alan, & Jamie Lawson; niece, Jean Curry; extended family, Scott & Tracy Aaron, Justin & Sadie Aaron, Kevin & Debbie Joyce, Abigail & Kendall Joyce. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.