Robert Lawson

December 10, 2009

Robert H. Lawson, 85, of 2263 Lennox St., died at 10:35 A.M. Saturday (Dec. 5, 2009) in his home. A lifelong resident of Jamestown, he was born Dec. 28, 1923 the son of Ellword R. and Eva Beaver Lawson. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served as a combat infantryman in the European Theater and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts, the Infantry Combat Badge, and various other military honors. Prior to retiring in 1986, he had been employed as a metal polisher at Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co for 36 years. Mr. Lawson was a long time member of St. Luke?s Episcopal Church, Local 2107 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Falconer Rod and Gun Club, Henry Mosher Post 638 American Legion, and AMVETS. He was a life member of John W. Tiffany Post 53 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Robert P. Illig Chapter 47, Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by two sons: Robert S. (Susan) Lawson of Aransas Pass, Tex. and Gary W. (Cheryl) Lawson of South Salem, N.Y.; two daughters: Carol C. (late Michael) Paton of Corpus Christi, Tex. and Debra E. (James) Kipp of Lutz, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Elder Lawson, who died Aug. 4, 1990; a brother, Ellword M. Lawson; and his longtime loving companion, Erma Stahl. The funeral will be at 1:30 P.M. Friday in Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home. The Rev. Eric Williams of St. Luke?s Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday in the funeral home. Messages to the family may be sent by visiting the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 4 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, N.Y. 14750.