Johnny Lawrence Lawson

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Johnny Lawrence Lawson

Johnny Lawrence Lawson, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 24, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born April 10, 1935 in Virginia, son of the late Dillard and Ada Phillips Lawson and was preceded in death by his first wife, Joy Martin Lawson, and his second wife, Faye Barrett Huffstetler Lawson. He was also preceded in death by one sister, five brothers, and three children, Kathy Campbell, Jerry Lawson, and Robin Dow. Johnny was a man of strong faith and loved his Lord with all his heart and soul. He was very patriotic and served in the US Army during his youth. Johnny retired after many years of service to Wix Filters, Allen Plant. He was a talented musician and enjoyed playing the guitar. Johnny loved watching old western movies, being outdoors and was an avid walker, enjoying daily walks all of his life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could find humor in every situation. Johnny was a wonderful father and grandfather who cherished every moment he could spend with his loved ones. His memory will continue to warm the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. Johnny will be missed greatly by many.

SURVIVORS: Children: David Lawson and wife Angela and Angie Durham, both of Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Amber Lawson Wyatt (Kyle), Lauren Lawson, and Dale Henson (Lyne)

Great Grandchildren: Stella Joy Nolen, Koby Henson, Jordan Henson, and Nathan Henson

Special Friend: Patty Smith

All services will be private.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA