Jerry V. Lawson Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerry V. Lawson was born on January 10, 1947, to the late Samuel Lawson and Emma Caroll Lawson. Jerry was educated in the Chichester School District. He served two years active duty in the United States Army, and his rank was E4 immediately following High School. Jerry went on to graduate from Goldey- Beacom College. As a young child, he joined Mount Olive Baptist Church of Linwood, PA; he later joined the Christian Church of Chester (formerly White Rock). In 1967, Jerry wed Dorothy Young and was a devoted husband for 50 years. Jerry was an Insurance agent for several years before he accepted a position at Kimberly Clark (formerly Scott Paper Company), where he worked for over 20 years. He then joined the Labor Local 413, where he worked until his retirement in 2000. Jerry worked for Chichester School District and KYJ’s bakery during his retirement. Jerry was a devoted father and grandfather. He was the first President of Chester High Schools Parents Association in 1987. Jerry was Lincoln street block captain. He was a father figure for so many young men across Chester. He was loved and admired by many; he would often greet you with “What it look like” followed by “let me hold something.” He was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy R. Lawson, Lavern Carrol (Sister), Edna Turner (Sister), Gladys Jackson (sister), Sandra Palmer (Sister), and Theodore Lawson (Brother) He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons Jerry (Lisa) Lawson Jr., Jermar (Trina) Lawson, one daughter, Shamyra (Jarmar) Merritt; one brother Pierce (Joanne) Lawson, and one sister Ethel Allen, Four sisters-in-law, Sylvia (Carl) Blain, Patricia Shavers, Ada Calhoun, and Dell Rhanes, 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 3 great-great on the way, his best friend Ernest Dallum (Wild Bill), a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and his faithful canine companion “Dude’. Lovingly and Sorrowfully Submitted,

Jerry V. Lawson Sr.

January 10, 1947 - May 10, 2020