Obituaries 22 December 2023

Robert 'Barney' Lee Lawson

Robert “Barney” Lee Lawson, 74, of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at his home. 

He was born April 8, 1949 on a farm in Leesburg, the son of the late Raymond and Zelma Hughes Lawson. 

Robert was a graduate of Fairfield High School in Leesburg. Bob was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. 

He is survived by his wife Barbara Rapp Lawson, whom he married April 15, 1971; one son, Craig (Lindsey) Lawson of Leesburg; four grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Carson Lawson, Aaliyah Lawson, Averi Lawson and Bexlee Lawson; two brothers, James (Kelsey) Lawson of Merritt Island, Fla. and Eugene Lawson of Stokesdale, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Lawson; and twin sons, Jeffrey and Timothy Lawson. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will follow at High Top Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Make a Wish Foundation, 1702 E. Highland Ave., Suite 400. Phoenix, Ariz. 85016. 

For more information or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
 

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