Richard A. Lawson, 68 died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Emory Midtown Hospital in Atlanta , Georgia .

Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky , Richard was the son of the late Roy R. and Barbara Howe Lawson Sr.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army an d upon his discharge , moved to the Spring City community.  Richard was a engineer and retired from Team Peak.  During his career, he worked on the Alaska Pipeline from 1991 to 2014.  Richard loved to read and like d yard maintenance.

He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Lawson.

Survivors include his wife Jeannette A. Lawson of Spring City, son James Wilson of Mobile, Alabama, brother Roy R. (Virginia) Lawson Jr. of Spring City, seven grandchildren and his dog Scotty.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, Tennessee, is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your condolences and memories of Richard on our website www.vaughn-funeral-home.com .