John Lawson

JOHN LAWSON, age 65, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, April 10, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. John was born on October 3, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA to Herbert C. and Mary L. Lawson. He married his beloved wife of 41 years, Barbara A. Lawson, on April 23, 1977. He was a devoted husband and father and an excellent police officer. John graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA, and he served as an MP in the US Army for three years, both here and abroad. After discharge, he became a Fairfax County police officer, serving for 26 years before retiring as a sergeant. John in preceded in death by his father, Herbert C. Lawson, Sr. and by his sister, Mary Caughey. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Lawson; his wife, Barbara (Toth) Lawson; children, Katie Moody and Christopher Lawson; granddaughter, Dakota Moody; as well as brothers, Chuck, James, Steven, and Patrick; and sister, Theresa. Friends will be received on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jefferson City, TN from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society. Body will be taken to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA for burial. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN 865-475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com