Robert C. Lawson

Robert C. Lawson, 82, passed into God's heaven October 19, 2010 at Northside Hospital surrounded by his loving family. His memory will be forever treasured by his wife, Barbara, of 63 years and those unforgettable years will never fade. He was the rock of his family, making many beautiful memories with his son, John; daughter, Taryn (Michael); grandsons, Sean and Matthew; great grandchildren, Kaeli, Aaron and Marissa. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. His daughter, Taryn, had a flag flown over the Capital in Washington, DC for 24 hours to honor his service to his country. He loved his life's work and retired as Vice-President of Production at the Macon Telegraph and News. A lifelong inventor, he held a patent for Linotype modernization. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, supported and encouraged by wonderful doctors and nurses - Dr. Schnell and Dr. Conforti. The kindness and professional support of the nurses at Central Georgia Cancer Care will be forever remembered. God Bless you all. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers and sister. In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his is survived by his sisters-in-law, Paula (Guy) Robinson, Pam Button, and Sondra Dickerson, and many nieces and nephews. In death, as in life, he continues to be a giver by donating his body to medical science hoping to benefit others. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory on Cherry Street has charge of arrangements.