Grady D Lawson

Grady D. Lawson, longtime resident of Terrell, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2018. Grady was born January 5, 1926 in Kaufman, Texas to Jessie Sewell and Martha Josephine (Walker)Lawson. He was reunited in Heaven with his parents, 9 siblings and his beloved wife, Myrna Lawson who passed on October 30, 2017. Grady grew up in Kaufman and after graduating high school, he enlisted and served honorably in the US Navy. In the 1940s, Grady moved to the Terrell area. He owned Lawson’s Grocery from 1960 to 1972 where his caring personality shined brightly to every person who stopped in. Grady then worked for, and retired from, the Post Office and his friendly face and easy smile was a welcome sight to all who already knew him from Lawson’s and time passed at the post office became time well spent catching up on the latest goings-on in Terrell. Grady retired from the USPS after 31 years of faithful service to enjoy making memories with family and friends. He loved to play sports with his favorite pastimes being tennis, softball and golf. He strongly believed in giving back to the community that he enjoyed serving so much and his love of sports allowed him to be involved in many youth activities including Terrell Youth Baseball and Basketball. Grady not only participated in several volunteer opportunities, he also served as the Commissioner for both Little League baseball and the basketball organization and his leadership and positive attitude enabled both parents and athletes to enjoy the friendly competition while developing important skills that helped benefit each young player in all aspects of their lives. He was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and then, most recently, First Baptist Church of Terrell. Grady was a loving father and grandfather and very devoted husband. His love for his wife, Myrna, and constant care and attention that he gave to her until her passing is a testament to the loyalty he felt so strongly for his family. A strong man both physically and spiritually, Grady’s legacy of absolute love will be dearly held by all who knew him. Grady is survived by his daughter, Paula Johnson and husband, Marvin; sons: Terry Lawson and wife, Debra; Rodney Lawson and wife, Kathy; grandchildren: Rhonda Knight, Carol Johnson Wilson, Jason Johnson, Monica Johnson, Kerry Lawson, Chad Lawson, Holly Lawson, Kalli McCoy, And Reece Lawson; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild, as well as a host of extended family and friends. Funeral service will be 11:00am, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Oakland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 5-7pm, Friday, June 22, at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Benevolence Fund in care of First Baptist Church, 403 N. Catherine, Terrell, 75160 or at https://fbcterrell.org/give .

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Grady D Lawson

January 5, 1926 - June 19, 2018