of West Helena, AR
October 21, 1936 - August 28, 2022
Richard George Lawson, 85, of West Helena, Arkansas peacefully passed away on August 28, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with cancer.
Richard was born October 21, 1936 to George and Dorothy Lawson of Melrose Park, Illinois. After graduating from Proviso West High School in 1954 he began working for Walgreen's Corporation. He also studied briefly at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.
Richard worked at Walgreens for 44 years, eventually becoming the head of the duplicating department.
During a softball game, he met Jacqueline (Jackie) Young of River Grove, Illinois. In November 1963, Richard married Jackie and the two went on to have two children, Kerry and Jeff.
Richard retired from Walgreens in 1998, giving him time to attend the various sporting events and activities of his four grandchildren, including taking many trips to Disneyworld.
Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jackie; daughter, Kerry Collins (Mike) of West Helena, Arkansas; son, Jeff (Vanessa) of Schaumburg, Illinois; four grandchildren, Jacob, Alec, Noah and Abby; two brothers, Randy (Kathy) Lawson of Schaumburg, Illinois and David of Washington State.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, George and mother, Dorothy.
The family will hold a memorial service at Jubilee Bible Church in Medinah, Illinois on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. and the Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m.
Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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13 Condolence(s)
Marc and Jenelle Corwin
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Dear Mrs Lawson, Kerry and Jeff,
We are sorry to hear the passing of your husband/father. Praying for peace, comfort and strength.
Karen and Mark Vowels
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Prayers for your precious family. We love you guys.
Mrs Loretta J Wilson
Thursday, September 8, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Troy and Doris Clarkson
Monday, September 5, 2022
Praying for the family. Rejoicing at his home going.
DON and JUDY HAMMAN
Friday, September 2, 2022
Jackie, Kerri and Jeff,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was a special guy. How thankful we are to know that he is now pain free and living in a beautiful place - waiting to welcome your family at the pearly gates!
Our love and prayers,
Don and Judy
Jeremy Whitten
Friday, September 2, 2022
Sorry to hear this news but am thankful that Mr.Lawson can finally rest! Praying for Grace for the moment and the days ahead!
Justin Nunnery
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Ms Kerry my thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this time.
Jacqueline Smock
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Dear Jackie, Kerry, Jeff and families,
We are so sorry for your loss here on earth and so thankful that we will see him in heaven someday. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. â¤ï¸
Terry L. Johnson/Porter
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
I am sorry for your loss.
Joyce quitter
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
We loved Dick and Jackie and have many fond memories of Medinah Baptist Church! We’re praying for the family, and we can only imagine the joy Dick is experiencing being with our Savior.
Joe and Joyce
Kathy Snyder
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Kerry, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May God comfort you all.
Ben Diaz
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Rest In Peace Mr. Lawson you will be miss.
Kerry Collins