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George Lawson Obituary

George Lawson Obituary

George Lawson passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30,2025 at the age of 90 in Dallas, Texas. George was born in Battle, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish, but resided most of his life in Baker, Louisiana. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted sons, George Lawson (Travis Battle) of DeSoto, Texas, Darrell Lawson (Paulette) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two step-sons, Odis Gilmore (Marie) of Port Allen, Louisiana, and Zale Gilmore of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; three step-daughters, Kathy Gilmore Pate of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Emmalean Jenkins (Spahne) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Dietra Wilson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two brothers, Robert (Ora) Lawson of Baker, Louisiana, and Donald (Peggy) Lawson of South Carolina; two sisters, Gloria D. Williams of El Paso, Texas, and Laura Jean Lawson of Baker, Louisiana; several grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and cherished friends. Family and friends are invited to to attend a viewing which will be held at Rock Zion Baptist Church, 1768 Alabama Ave. Baker, LA 70714 on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9am until the celebration of his life begins at 11am. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker, Louisiana. Arrangements entrusted to Schaffer Family Funeral Home.

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George Lawson passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30,2025 at the age of 90 in Dallas, Texas. George was born in Battle, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish, but resided most of his life in Baker, Louisiana. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted sons, George Lawson (Travis Battle) of DeSoto, Texas, Darrell Lawson (Paulette) of Baton Rou

Published on March 31, 2025

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Visitation

Saturday, April 5, 2025

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Funeral service

Saturday, April 5, 2025

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Funeral Arrangements by
Schaffer Family Funeral Home

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