Stanton Wendell Lawson

Stanton Wendell Lawson, age 83, passed away in Brookshire, TX on June 20, 2024 after a long battle with dementia.

Stan was born on April 15, 1941 in Morgantown, WV but grew up in Gainesville, FL. Stan loved the outdoors and frequently went on weekend campouts with his friends. In his senior year of high school the family moved to Auburn, AL where he met his wife, Martha McIntyre. They married in 1961 and Stan graduated from Auburn University with a business degree in 1964.

Stan always had a smile on his face and loved to laugh. He loved ice cream and enjoyed indulging in a bowl whenever he could. He loved building all kinds of things from his barn and farmhouse to furniture to toys for his grandkids. He enjoyed working in his yard and vegetable garden. Most of all he was an honest, hardworking man with integrity and a giving soul. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents Stanton and Mary. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Martha; his brother Philip (Gail); his children Stanton “Sonny” (Jon Ann), Michelle Bordner and Cheri (Dave) Frederick; seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.