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1927 - 2007
Dr. Elmer Lawson, only son of the late E.J. and Myrtle H. Lawson died at Kings Daughters Medical Center on Saturday, July 28, 2007. He was born in Ashland on April 30, 1927. He attended elementary school at Hager, and graduated from South Charleston, West Virginia High School. He is a Marshall University Graduate and taught in Raleigh County, West Virginia and Ashland, Kentucky. Subsequently, he earned graduate degrees from University of North Carolina and later Kentucky. He taught at East Carolina University, the University of Massachusetts and UNC at Chapel Hill.
Besides an academic career, Dr. Lawson was associated with Random House and St. Martins Press as a college field representative. He traveled extensively in the southeast. He belonged to Poage Lodge F & AM, Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Beta Mu.
Funeral services were held on Monday, July 30, 2007 and were officiated by Dr. Richard Smith. Interment was in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may make contributions in his memory to your favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Dorris Jean Duncan Kinsey
Friday August 10, 2007 at
7:08 AM
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I first met Elmer when I was 14 years old. We have remained friends for all these years. I remember him gardening with my mother, sharing jokes and stories with all of our friends, and generally being a kind and generous soul. Of course he was intelligent but he also was such a good man. His life influenced many people throughout the years. I will miss him dearly as I am sure will others. My thoughts and prayers are with all who feel such a loss from this kind soul.
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Dorris J. Duncan Kinsey
Saturday August 4, 2007 at
6:00 PM
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Elmer's death is really a loss. Not only was he an intelligent man, he was kind, compassionate and thoughtful. I met Elmer when I was 14 years old. The memories are too many to put into this small space. He gardened with my mother, laughed with my husband and myself and was a good friend to all who knew him. His students loved him as we all did. I will miss his cards, phone cards and notes. His passing will definitely leave an empty space in many hearts. Thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him.
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Freda Kirk Persinger
Friday August 3, 2007 at
10:43 PM
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I am really sorry about the death of Elmer.
Elmer was a very special friend to me. He taught me at Clear Fork High School in the early 50's. He was a very good teacher and friend.
I kept in contact with him over the year. I always stopped to see him when going through.
I want to send my deepest condolences at this time.
I want to thank whoever sent me the information.
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Nancy Stewart
Wednesday August 1, 2007 at
9:58 AM
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Larry,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Lawson. He was always such a joy to visit with when delivering his audio books. He was such a knowledgeable man. My prayers are with you and the family in your time of loss.
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Dorris J. Duncan Kinsey
dorrisk@bellsouth.net
Tuesday July 31, 2007 at
8:02 PM
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Elmer's passing is such a loss. He was such a fun person with a lot of varied interests. I remember the good times of cooking with him. He love gardening with myself as well as my mother. I first met Elmer when I was eleven years old. We have kept in touch all these many years. His sense of humor, his kindness and generousity have touched many throughout his 80 years. I feel a piece of my heart has died with his passing.
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Jamie Berry Lavery
Tuesday July 31, 2007 at
5:54 PM
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Mr. Kobel, Dr. Lawson was my substitue for many years in the 80's at Boyd County High School. I will never forget him and how much he taught me while he subbed in my classes. He was a very knowledgeable man and I learnt a lot from him all those years ago. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Nancy Stewart
Monday July 30, 2007 at
10:54 AM
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Lawson. I always enjoyed my visits with Mr. Lawson when delivering him audio tapes from the Library. I will always remember Mr. Lawson being so nice and appreciative.
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