Mr. John Paul Lawson, age 73 of Bolivar, MO, formerly of Brighton, MO, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility Bolivar, MO. He was born July 1, 1945, in Springfield, MO, to Paul and Maxie Clara (Dopler) Lawson. John painted houses with his father for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his sister Becky Mabary; a niece Jennifer Kelly of Brighton, MO; two nephews: David Mabary and his wife Darla of Morrisville, MO, and Eli Mabary and his wife Abbie of Willard, MO; four great nephews: Isaac, Evan, Caleb, and Collin; and three great nieces: Emma, Rosie, and Bailee.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.