James Lawson

LaFAYETTE James Lee Lawson, 83, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.Preceded in death by wife, Ruth Lawson; daughter, Glenda Scott; and son, James Lester Lawson.Survived by daughter, Barbara Carter, Summerville; Thomas Lawson, Soddy-Daisy, Bobby Lawson, Trion, Kenneth Lawson, Chickamauga; sisters, Irene Lawson, Florida, Mary Duke, Tifton; brother, Jimmy Lawson, Florida; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews also survive.Funeral: Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m., in Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, with Rev. Lowell Cantrell officiating.Pallbearers: Grandchildren.Interment: LaFayette Cemetery.Visitation: today from 6 to 9 p.m.