David Edward Lawson

September 26, 1951 - August 22, 2016

David Lawson Dayton David Edward Lawson, age 64 of Dayton, died Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1951, in Meigs County to the late Robert and Helen (Hughes) Lawson. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Lawson. David lived most of his life in Dayton working as an auto mechanic. He loved working on cars and was an avid collector of memorabilia. David is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia “Trish” (Brown) Lawson of Dayton, his three sons, David (Lisa) Lawson Woody of Evensville, Jason (Kathryn) Lawson of Winterhaven, FL, and David (Nicole) Lawson in addition to his two daughters, Crystal (Dan) Phipps and Maria “Mo” Aispuro, all of Dayton. He is also survived by his brother Robert “Buddy” (Wilma) Lawson, and his sister Judy Lawson, both of Dayton; in addition to 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service for David will be held Thursday at 12:00 noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rhea Memory Gardens next to his parents. Please share your memories of David in his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com. The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home of Dayton where they will receive friends Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 PM.