Alonzo Lawson Obituary (1957

Alonzo H. Lawson, 53, departed this life on April 28, 2010 at the House In The Pines Easton, MD with his family and friends by his side. He was the son of the late James Edward Lawson (Philadelphia, PA) and the late Estella George Nichols (Preston, Md). Lonnie, as he was affectionately called, was born and raised in Caroline County and attended the local schools there. He later ventured off to Job Corp of America. A few years later he joined the U.S. Armed Forces. Lonnie had many passions in life, singing gospels with the children, showing off his cooking skills a�" his specialty "Fried Chicken" at the Laurel Flea Market. He also worked with Josh's Tar and Paving Company for many years in Delaware. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Othor Nichols of Preston, MD. He leaves behind to love and cherish his memory, three children, Darnell B. Lawson (Tacoma, Washington), Emanuel P. Wise (Easton, Md) and Charita G. Wise (Dover, DE); three sisters, Johnetta Green (James), Hurlock, MD, Darlene Haynes (Larry), Federalsburg, MD and Patricia Houston (Cambridge, MD); four brothers, Juan Lawson (Patricia), Seaford, DE, Charles Lawson, Donald Lawson (Gloria), all of Federalsburg, MD and Mark Lawson (Towson, MD) and a host of nieces, nephews, three aunts, seven uncles, cousins and friends too numerous to name. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 1pm at Timothy Farmer Memorial COGIC Harmony Road Preston, MD with a viewing one hour prior to the services.