Bennie Wayne Lawson, 70, of Strafford, passed away Nov. 6, 2020. He was born in Mountain Grove to Andrew and Dove Lawson on Feb. 9, 1950. Ben was known for being kind, generous and non-judgmental to a fault. He would do anything for anyone, all they had to do was ask. He had a love for music and had a free spirit, but above all else, loved his family more than anything.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Dove Lawson; sisters, Neita Sagik, Ila Virtue, Linda Carrigan, Velma Knox and Charlene Knox; and brothers, Gerald, Harold and Huey Lawson. He is survived by his daughter, Shawna Tindall and husband, Frank; his son, Brian Lawson and wife, Carolyn; brothers, Tom Lawson and wife, Meg; and Chuck Lawson and wife, Dorothy; grandchildren, Andrew Hamilton and wife, Jessica, as well as Mikhayla Hamilton, Grace Lawson, Evan Lawson, Avery Lawson and Graham Lawson; and many other beloved family members.
Graveside Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, with the Rev. Gary Fry officiating. Special song was “Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Shawna Tindall. Burial was in the Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
