Tommy Lawson

Longtime minister, Thomas Gerald Lawson, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 3, 2026 at his home just shy of his 96th birthday. He was born on September 6, 1930 in Una to William Denton Lawson and Edna Jewell Huffman Lawson. Tommy grew up in Okolona where he attended school and he was married to the former Nell Hanna on June 19, 1953. In his early years, he worked for Indian Creek Apparel in Okolona and Triple T Bar-b-Que in Wren. He was a minister, preaching for over 55 years, having served the Wren, Lawson Chapel, Nettleton, and Skyline Churches of Christ. A great Bible student, he committed many scriptures to many and often would quote them at different times such as the dinner table recently, I John 1:7, “But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.” In his early years, he was an accomplished pool player and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition, he often frequented any Chinese buffet, and going to thrift stores and yard sales. Above all, his greatest desire as a preacher would be for all who hear God’s word to follow Jesus all their days, and live in hope of Heaven.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Wren Church of Christ with Minister Marshall Eubanks officiating. Terry Lawson will deliver the family eulogy. Burial will follow in the Wren Cemetery.

In addition to his wife of 73 years, Nell Lawson, he is survived by his sons, Terry Lawson (Jenny), Fayetteville, AR, Todd Lawson, Wren and Tim Laswon (Debbie), Wren; grandchildren Heather Miller (Kyle), Josh Lawson (Stephanie), Levi Lawson (Brittany), Hannah Willis (Chris), Jake Lawson (Kelci), Courtney Camille Lawson Henderson (Rocky); great grandchildren, William Daniel Lawson, Cora Nicole Lawson, Aven Elise Miller, Clara Grace Lawson, Everett Thomas Lawson, Rowan Patrick Miller, Hannah Kaylen Willis, Christopher Samuel Willis, Mila Harper Lawson, Maverick Lucas Lawson, Sadie Lane Henderson, Olivia Lashay Henderson, Benjamin Reece Carlisle, Stephen Todd Henderson, Linda Lindsey Wren Henderson, Mason Beton Lawson, Ava Mackenzie Lawson, and Keelan Xaviar Lawson.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his siblings, William Denton Lawson, Doris Inex Lawson, and Nolan Dean Lawson; and grandchildren, Christen Renee Lawson and David Craig Henderson.

Pallbearers will be Bubba Sanders, Josh Lawson, Levi Lawson, Jake Lawson, Chris Willis, and Kyle Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Mitch Tucker, Ray Darty, Wayne Darty, Larry Darty, John Hanna, Jr., Cliff Hanna, and Danny Bickerstaff.

Visitation will be on Friday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home, Nettleton.

A special thank-you is extended to Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and Dr. Roy Thomas.

Memorials may be made in Tommy’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Condolences may be shared with the family at tisdalelannmemorialfh.com