of Mountain View, AR
February 15, 1960 - January 12, 2025
Lawson Ray Barnes, 64, of Mountain View, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the hospital in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on February 15, 1960 to Burrien and Annie Blackwell Barnes.
Lawson spent most of his life in Mountain View surrounded by family and friends. Known for his ornery humor, Lawson loved to tease kids and anyone who crossed his path. He married the love of his life, Sharon House, after proposing on their first date. Though eager to marry, Sharon's parents required her to wait until she turned 18. Her mother said, ''If you love him in May, you'll still love him in July.'' True to their love, they married in July and moved to Liberal, Kansas, where Lawson worked at a beef packing company. In 1983, while still in Kansas, their first child, Kayla, was born.
Homesick, they returned to Stone County in 1984 to be near family. In 1985, they had their second child, Bradley. Lawson worked at Blanchard Shirt Factory for several years and then finished his career as a working man at Stone County Propane from January 1994 until August of 2008. A devoted member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Lawson served as a deacon and cherished his church family.
Lawson was a passionate hunter and fisherman, but his greatest joy was his family. His grandchildren and great-granddaughter were the light of his life and he adored every moment with them.
Lawson is survived by his wife Sharon; children, Kayla Canard (Bob) and Bradley Barnes (Sara); grandchildren, Brianna, Alannah, Leo and Jasmine; great-granddaughter, Addison; his mother, Annie; siblings, Rickey Barnes (Deborah), Patricia Carpenter and Janet Talburt and numerous family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Burrien and sister, Reva Gail Reeder.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 10:00''''11:00 AM, with a memorial service at 11:00 AM at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Randy Long and Dr. Matthew Long officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sugar Hill Cemetery Fund at Centennial Bank, PO Box 1228, Mountain View, AR 72560.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Mountain View is in charge of these arrangements.
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38 Condolence(s)
Gene Riddick
Friday, January 17, 2025
May God grant friends and family peace that goes beyond understanding.
Eddie L Powell
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Sorry for the family loss, just know God has a better plan
Annette Blackwell
Thursday, January 16, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families.
Anthony and Cindy Avey
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
It's hard to imagine a world without "Lawsie" in it. I'm pretty sure I laughed more in the 3 years we worked together than I have in my whole adulthood! Haha. My prayers are with Sharon and his family. We love y'all.
Joanie Younger
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sharon and family....
My heart is broken, hearing about your loss of Lawson. I can remember so many years ago, all of us working together at the Shirt Factory and laughing and having fun. The Halloween party and dressing up was a fond memory. Many years have gone by, so many changes have happened, but I still think of those fun times. Memories. Sometimes that's all we have to keep us going. Keep the good ones and put the bad ones to rest.
I pray that our precious Lord and Savior will wrap his Loving arms around you all and comfort you during this sad time. Lean on Him, talk to him and cast every burden on him. He is always there for us, He never fails us.
In Christian Love,
Joanie Younger
Johnny and Sandy Sutton
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Lawson will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family.
Pennie G Warren
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
So sorry for the loss of this great man, Prayers for all family and friends,
Lynn Seay
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Sharon I am so sorry for your loss! Lawson was one of a kind and will be missed. Prayers for you and your family.
Amber and Robbie Baker
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Our condolences to Mrs. Sharon, Kayla, Mrs.Annie and the rest of the family. Y’all are in our prayers! Lawson was such a wonderful guy! Him and Mrs. Sharon was such wonderful neighbors! He will be missed!
Jack and Hazel Green
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Lawson, not only was he and Sharon family, they are dear friends all our prayers to the family, for peace and comfort and strength in this sad time, that only God can give, We love you all !!
Tommy Vannatter
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
My sincere condolences. Lawson always had kind words and smiles for anyone he talked with at work or on the streets.
MikeGilbert
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss, he was a good friend of mine & a good guy, we growed up together & played together as kids he will be greatly missed, praying for all the family
Cyndi Perez
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family! Sharon, Kayla, and Brianna I will be saying extra prayers for yall! Lawson was a great man and was loved by many. Heaven definitely gained an angel!
Teresa Dixon
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Lawson was a great guy. He will be greatly missed.
Stephanie Younger
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Sharon and family so sorry to hear about Lawson passing, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Vannatter
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
So terribly sorry Sharon and kids. I worked with both Lawson and Sharon for many years. They are some of the best people one could ever meet. Always had a friendly word and a smile to share.
Rest in peace Lawson. We’ll see you again one day.
SHIRLEY--EARL BARNES
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
PRAYERS FOR SHARON AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. ALWAYS THOUGHT A LOT OF LAWSON WHEN WE MET WE ASLWAYS HAD A LAUGH. PLEASE KNOW WE WILL MET AGAIN. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.
Stan and Sandy Ackerman
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss, will keep the family in our prayers.
Randall Storey
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Prayer for the family
Angie Barnett
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Prayers for all the family. I had a lot of laughs with him. I thought a lot of him. Always smiling.
AW and Rebecca Green Lane
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Our hearts are with the family at this difficult time. Sending our love!
Mike and Cathy Susk
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Prayers for family. Lawson was a great guy, he will be missed by many!
Mardena Talburt
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
My heart breaks for you Sharon and family. I worked beside Lawson for many years at the shirt factory. He was one of the nicest person I've had the privilege to know. He was a happy Christian. He will be missed by all that knew him. My heart hurts today.
Renee Storey
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Lawson was one of the good ones My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones
Joel and Kay Woody
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss,Lawson was a great guy,Prayers for all of you.
Reuben Balentine
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss Lawson was a great guy and a great neighbor
Bonnie
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Sorry for you loss
Susie Long
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Lawson was one of the kindest and nicest people I have ever met. He always had a smile and a hug for you. I am blessed to have know him since he was a little boy. My condolences to his entire family. I know you will miss him a lot. He was a good husband, father and grandpa and great grandpa. He was friendly and nice, and so much like is dad. The world needs more people like him.
Pam partee
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Sorry to hear about your loss. Lawson was a great person. Praying for your family.
Dwain and JaniceCrymes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Prayers for you all.
Danette brewer
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
I'm so sorry . Lawson always made everyone smile and let you know that God is there for each one of us .God will be smiling everyday with him by his side . Love youll sending prayers
Shirley Lancaster
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
So sorry to see this sending love thoughts prayers and my deepest condolences I just seen ya'll Thursday at Hardee's he's was going to the doctor I'm sure gonna miss him liking my post he was a great guy Sharon I'm praying for you hunny
Roger Smith
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
I'm Sorry for your loss Prayers for All he was a good man
Dustin Winkle
Monday, January 13, 2025
Mary Morrow
Monday, January 13, 2025
Praying for peace & strength for the family
May God be with you all.
Mary
Orbin and Marie Barnes
Monday, January 13, 2025
Sharon so sorry to hear of the passing of Lawson .
we are praying for you and your family.
Orbin and Marie Barnes
Max and Thelma Newcomb
Monday, January 13, 2025
Lawson was really great guy . Really proud to call him a friend
Danny & Martha Simmons
Monday, January 13, 2025
We're so sorry for your loss. Lawson always had a positive attitude and a great laugh. Prayers for the family