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Name: Kerry D. Lawson
Spouse: Judith Carole Jagger Lawson
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DECEASED 2021,
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1953 Attended from through

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Birthdate: November 28, 1935   
Date of Death: December 3, 2021  
       

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Kerry D. Lawson, 86, an unforgettable being, passed away on Dec. 3, 2021, after a bout of pneumonia while residing at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Indiana.

He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Howard Devon Walters and Mary Josephine (Woehr) Lawson on Nov. 28, 1935.

Kerry grew up in Columbia City, graduating from Columbia City High School in 1953. He settled into a career as a professionally skilled maker of wind instruments and in retirement he served as a substitute teacher for Elkhart Community Schools. He volunteered as a supportive listener with Switchboard Concern Crisis Agency and enjoyed his volunteer time with the Elkhart County Teen Court program.

We could always depend on Kerry for a laugh due to his love of connecting with others through humor. His many years spent on various lakes not only fed his passion for fishing, but it also nurtured his spiritual life and love of nature. He participated in sports throughout his life with pitching softball at the top of the list for a fun family evening. Kerry was a seeker of knowledge through a stimulating conversation, reading, and hours of listening to educational radio programs. A quiet evening with the TV and popcorn suited him just fine also.

Kerry was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Judith Carole (Jagger) Lawson. May his new journey allow them to hold hands and laugh together again.

With so much love, Kerry is survived by his sister, Judy (Ken) Novak; his children, Janelle (Tom Grubb) Roberts, Justine (Jay) Thompson, Warren (Linda) Lawson, and Susan Lanning; his grandchildren, Audrey, Montana, Willis, Madison, Laren, Alysan, Jenna; and his 10 great-grandchildren.

Please join us in celebrating Kerry's life on Jan. 15. The visitation begins at 11 a.m. with the service taking place at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy, Osceola, Indiana. Chapel Hill is honored to care for the Lawson family.

By his request, in lieu of flowers, we invite you to donate to NPR or your local public radio station.

Published by The Elkhart Truth on Jan. 12, 2022.
 
Last Updated: 05-06-2022 Alumni ID: 12802
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