Read at Larry's service:

Larry Eugene Lawson was born 28 Oct 1947, in Petaluma, CA and died peacefully 14 Dec 2010, in Sacramento, CA. He was the son of Harry E. and Byllie G. (Crispin) Lawson. He had suffered with heart problems over the years.

Larry proudly served with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam, receiving several medals.

Larry drove semi-trucks all over CA for about 35 years. His favorite hobby was fishing at Shasta Lake. His sense of humor will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors. Anyone who knew Larry knew where the beer was kept!

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and son, David Eugene Lawson (2000, TN).

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his children from his first marriage, Lori Lawson and Traci Lawson, both of Tennessee, and 7 grandchildren. His brother, Louis Lawson, Aloha, OR; sisters, Rhonda (Alen) Christian, Sacramento, CA; Candy (Gerald) Chilson, Redding, CA.

Memorials can be sent to American Vets

Services will be held in the February 25, 2011, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620.