Robbie Lawson, Sr. husband of Dora Dean Gibson-Lawson, departed this life on October 26, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. He was born November 13, 1952 in Lee County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Hayes and Ella Williams Lawson.
He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Dora Dean Lawson; two sons, Robbie (Kathy) Lawson, Jr. and Ronald Lawson both of Washington, DC; one step-daughter, Jackie Carter of Washington, DC; three step-sons, Jimmie McDougle of Washington, DC, Daniel (Shalonda) Jones and Otis Jones, both of Mayesville, SC; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen (Norwood) Brunson of Sumter, SC, and Shirley (Willie) Battle of District Height, MD; one aunt, Naomi Brown of Philadelphia, PA; five brothers-in-law, John (Minnie) Gibson, Amos (Loretta) Gibson, Robert (Rosetta) Hannibal, John (Betty) Hannibal, and Elijah (Bessie) Hannibal all of Sumter, SC; eight sisters-in-law, Jannie Lawson, of Washington, DC; Lucille Jenkins of Philadelphia, PA; Johnnie Mae Lawson of Baltimore, MD; Emma (James) Matthews of New York; Ida Speller of Richmond, VA; Lula Hudson of Mayesville, SC; Martha (Dwight) Hannibal and Audrey (Wallace) White of Sumter, SC; a special niece, Florence Costley; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Lawson will be placed in the church on Saturday at 10am for viewing until the hour of service
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11am at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, SC.
Repast will be held immediately following service.
Family will be receiving friends at the home 2170 Avenue A, Mayesville, SC