Tim Lawson

Tim Lawson obituary

Tim Lawson

Tim Lawson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas Family Funeral Home from Jul. 25 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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Tim Lawson, 62, Milwaukee, WI and formerly of Minot died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in a Milwaukee hospital. Tim Lawson was born on December 31, 1962 in Maine to Joe Sr. and Josephine Lawson. He was raised in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1981. As a high school student, he was an outstanding football player (running back and linebacker) and track athlete (sprints). He continued his education at North Dakota State University where he was a member of the football team for a short time. As a young adult he moved to Milwaukee where he since had lived. Tim is survived by his mother: Josephine; siblings: Joe (Ruth), Kevin, Charles, David (Monica) and Stacey. He was preceded in death by his father and brother: Drexel. A service will be held at a later date. Memorials are preferred and may be mailed to Charles Lawson at 2623 Enterprise Drive – Sheboygan, WI 53083. Memories and condolences may be shared by using the link in Tim's website obituary.

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