Ralph (Leroy) Lawson, 80, of Laverne, Okla. passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at Parkview Pointe Senior Living in Laverne.
He was born Oct. 27, 1939 in Kankakee, Ill. to Otto M. Larson and Jean (Green) Lawson.
He was married to Kathryn (Cummins) Lawson.
Leroy worked as a journeyman ironworker and transported mobile homes most of his life. He enjoyed country music, line dancing, and going to Blue Chip Casino.
Survivors include his son, Randall (B.J.) Lawson of Laverne, Okla.; daughter, Patricia (Marty) Smith of Rolling Prairie, Ind.; grandchildren, Stephanie (Tim) Hein, Stacey Oberle, Nick Smith, Michael Lawson, Carol (Lane) Lovell, and Kiley Moody; and great-grandchildren, Noah and Ian Oberle, Luke and Connor Hein, and Penelope Lovell.
Leroy was preceded in death by his wife in 2012; daughter, Carol Moody; grandson, Kyle Fink; and brother, Gerald Lawson.
Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time.
Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Inc., Essling Chapel, is handling the arrangements.
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