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Max Lee “Zeke” Lawson
Dec 25, 1942 - Aug 31, 2014
Posted by Martha Reddout
© Marietta Monitor
5 Sep 2014, Page 4
Private services for Ret. US Army Msgt. Max Lee “Zeke” Lawson, 71, formerly of Marietta, were held Monday, September 1 in Ringling.
Born December 25, 1942 at Marietta, the son of J.B. and Clara Ruth Keltner Lawson, he died Sunday evening, August 31, 2014 at his home in Ringling.
Mr. Lawson was raised in Marietta graduating from high school there. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War and served honorably. He returned to this area after his discharge and soon afterward reenlisted into the United States Army making his military career a lifelong occupation. Once again, he served another term in Vietnam. After many years serving in the United States Army, Lawson retired as master sergeant on June 30, 1985. During his 20 years of distinguished and honorable service he was awarded numerous decorations, medals and badges including the Bronze Star Medal. Retiring from the Army, Mr. Lawson returned home and began delivering U.S. mail as a contract truck driver for several years. In high school, he loved playing football and carried that passion with him the rest of his life. He was an avid football fan especially of the OU Sooners and Dallas Cowboys. He also loved attending the Church on The Rock of Ringling with Brother Joe Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his children, Delcena Barnes and husband, Stanley of Ringling, Jackie Tadlock of Leon and Jerry Lawson and wife, Sheila of Bellevue, Nebraska; brother, Jim Lawson of Ardmore; sisters, Clara R. Claunch and husband, Curt of Lexington and Brenda Ringwald and husband, Dennis of Purcell; six grandchildren, Heather Dutton and husband J, Brady Barnes, Brittany Lawson, J.T. Lawson, Hoss Tadlock and Braxton Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Victoria and Joey Dutton and numerous other family and friends.
A special thank you to Cross Timbers Hospice for their kindly care and support during Mr. Lawson’s illness.
Online guest book: alexanderfuneralhome.org
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