Garland Dee Lawson

Garland Dee Lawson of Henryetta passed away Saturday, June 30th in Tulsa at the age of 81. He was born December 13, 1936 in Port, Oklahoma to W. Z. Lawson and Easter Lillie (Smith) Lawson.

He married Delores June (Hubbs Lawson, June 10, 1967. Garland did not finish school, he quit in the 6th grade to help take care of his family. He was a very smart and wise man. He was well respected, hard working, wonderful, greatly loved and adored. Before retiring, he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He liked to spend his free time with family, listening to music, and collecting coins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Delores, all of his siblings, Mary Brock, Bill Lawson, Faye Rogers, Ann Colwell, Grover Lawson, Jeanie Gibson, Sue Winfrey, Donna "Sis" Simmons, & Donald " Bud" Lawson.

He is survived by two daughters: Lydia Lawson of Henryetta;
Patricia Henley of Sand Springs;
two granddaughters, Tiffany Henley of Oklahoma City;
Cherise Henley of Tulsa;
a grandson, Ryan Henley of Henryetta as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Viewing for Garland will be Thursday from 5-8pm and Friday from 8am-8pm.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating. Interment will be in Salt Creek Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.