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Fonnie LAWSON Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

LAWSON, Fonnie Ray Jr. Fonnie Ray Lawson Jr. (Shane) transitioned on September 17, 2012, at Emory Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012, 11 a.m. at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 534 Fairburn Rd. N.W. Rev. Dr. Gregory A. Sutton, Pastor, officiating. Interment, South View Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Graham (Gary), Alicia Shiver (William) and Jonaye Michelle Lawson; long time, Loving Companion, Wanda C. Gardner; seven grandchildren, Shon Gilmore (Christopher Sr.), Gary II, Austin, Arielle, Morgan, Richard and Chazney; one great-grandchild, Christopher Jr.; three sisters, Doris Carlton, Bernice Frazier and Irma Byrd; four brothers, Melvin (Helen), Floyd (Jeanne), Donald, Carl (Phil), nieces, nephews, a host of relatives and friends. The Family will assemble at 10 a.m. at Herschel Thornton Mortuary, 3346 M.L. King Jr. Dr. (404) 691-4685.

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Published by The Gazette from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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Michael Hunter

October 18, 2012

To : the Lawson family Michelle phyllis & Lisa I would like to express my sincere condulences on the passing of your farther.I no he will be mis R.I.P Mr . Lawson

Dawn Holley Verden

September 24, 2012

I am sending my love and prayers to Uncle Fonnie's family durning this difficult time. He was the baby boy of the family just as my mom was the baby girl of the family. She was crazy about him and Wanda, and enjoyed talking about sports. Now they are TOGETHER again. He will truly be missed but not forgotten.

September 23, 2012

Shane was a very good co-worker and will be missed by many.

Ansel Cowart

Michelle Lawson

September 23, 2012

Daddy,

Although these words are now written, I just wanted to say, How much I'm going to miss you, each and everyday. Before you made your journey, I whispered in your ear, how I loved you so much and you replied, "Oh Yes" so dear. I also told you how glad I was to have you as my Dad,and not having you here with me makes me Oh so sad. There's no more pain or suffering where you are, and for this I am glad, I'll always cherish and remember the good times that we've shared. I know that you're safe within Jesus' arms, away from misery in this ol' troubled world, and one day when we meet again, you'll see your baby girl. Within this final note with sincere and heartfelt expression, I thank you Daddy for being in my life you've taught me valuable lessons. I'll never forget.
I'll Always Love You
Shell

Carl L. Hopkins

September 23, 2012

Fonnie has Peace at last; Peace at last. Thank God Almighty Peace at last.

Carl Lee

Shirley D. Hopkins

September 23, 2012

Wanda
God is able to keep you today and always. May your memories of Fonnie comfort you. May you have the Peace of God which passes all understanding.

Shirley

Shirley D. Hopkins

September 23, 2012

Phyllis, Lisa, & Michelle
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. God will never leave you nor forsake you. Let him comfort you now and always. You are all in my prayers.
Love always
Aunt Shirley

September 23, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Benjamin & S. Charysse Spears

September 22, 2012

Phyllis, Alicia, Michelle & Aunt Wanda
Please know that you are not alone in your sorrow. Allow the Holy Spirit to comfort, strengthen & keep you. Uncle Fonnie is in his new home,yet he will always be in our hearts.
Praying you all strength for today; bright hope for tomorrow and simply praying you enough.

Bleesings of the Lord be upon you.

S. Charysse Hopkins-Spears

Cynthia Elise Demery

September 21, 2012

Uncle, I will miss you as I continue to travel because you always wanted to know where I had been and how long I was in the air. Love Cynt.

September 21, 2012

to wanda and the lawson family we will miss fonnie buster/carolyn ware

Richard & Evelyn Kay-Thompson

September 21, 2012

Our prayers are with you at this time
seventy yrs. we have been together

the time just vanished

Kimberly Henry

September 21, 2012

Praying for The Lawson Family & Cuzzin Wanda, shane was an awesome person and he will truly be missed.....shame has gotten his wings and he is now a guardian angel.....Rest in Paradise Shane..:.....GOD please continue to guide, comfort and strengthen shame's family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time...:

Beverly Worthy Franks

September 21, 2012

To Wanda and the Lawson Family, I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of "Uncle Fonnie" as I so fondly called him. You were truly fortunate to have a man such as "Uncle Fonnie" in your lives. No comfort is quite enough to replace the loss. Know that I love you and have you in my prayers. May God bless you and the family at this difficult time.

Much Love
Beverly

Charles Tollison

September 21, 2012

Shane, where did the years go? I am so glad we saw each other at the Christmas lunchun.

Pamela Lawson

September 19, 2012

Heaven has another Angel. My condolences to the rest of our loving family. Uncle Fonnie will be missed but not forgotten.

charmain lawson

September 19, 2012

We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.

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