Arthur "Lucky" Lawson

Arthur “Lucky” Lawson, age 65, of the Laurel Creek section of Whitewood, VA passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA following an extended illness. Arthur was born March 26, 1951 in Richlands, VA and was the son of the late Murry W. and Gaynell Cole Lawson. He was a class of 1969 graduate of Whitewood High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War Era. Arthur was a retired coal truck driver and a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the UMWA and the American Legion Post #0164. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant sister, Tonya Lawson. Survivors are: His Wife of 45 years: Patricia Sue Cooper Lawson Daughter: Alison Wingo of Pounding Mill, VA Son: Bradley Lawson and husband, Zadin of Clermont, FL Granddaughter and Light of His Life: Gracen Wingo Sisters: Patricia “Pretty” Honaker and husband, Jerry of Pilgrims Knob, VA ReDonna Mitchell of Raven, VA Aunts: Venus Mullins, Arizona Cooke (Dickie), Roberta Ritchie Uncle: Rev. Arlen Cook Sisters in Law: Yvonne Keen, Josephine Shelton (Clarence), Wanda Cooper, and Anita Cooper Brother in Law: Glen Cooper (Sheila) Special Friends: John and Pam Taylor and Fonda Horn Funeral services for Arthur “Lucky” Lawson will be conducted Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11am at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA with the Bro. Jerry Honaker and Rev. Troy Lester officiating. Interment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, VA. Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be: Brian Cooke, Keith Smith, Joseph Smith, Terry Keen, Keith Reed, and Dennis Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers will be: William (Dick) Lester, Danny Mullins, Carter Brown, John Taylor, Dr. M. Javed, John Ray Hobbs, and the Staff of the Merit Medical Group. Friends may call after 6pm on Wednesday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Arthur "Lucky" Lawson

March 26, 1951 - May 22, 2016