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Emmit Lawson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 31 to Aug. 3, 2014.

Emmit George Lawson, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, passed away at Chateau D'ville Nursing Facility on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 6:20 p.m. He was 83. Visiting at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, St., 926 St. Patrick Street, Donaldsonville, Saturday, August 2, 2014, from 11:30 A.M. until religious services at 1:30 P.M., Rev. Timothy Campbell, pastor, Rev. David Joseph officiating. Interment in Protestant Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Evelyn Armstead Lawson. A daughter, Cheralyn Comeaux and husband, Welmon. A brother, John Lawson and wife, Brenda, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other realtives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Lawson and Ruth Jones Lawson. Three sisters, Shirley Lawson Cox, Julia Edna Mae Dright and Cecile Buggage Davis. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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August 2, 2014

Louis Stewart

The Lawson Family:
Our hearts and prayers go out to you today and always!!!

August 1, 2014

Mary Truehill

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 1, 2014

Joylonna & Ellis Burgoyne

We are so sorry....we love Emit.

August 1, 2014

Claude Lawson

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 1, 2014

Claude White

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 1, 2014

Joyce & John Wooten

Evelyn and family, sorry I can't be there. You are in our thoughts and prayer. Emit will always be in our hearts'

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