A celebration of life for Wade Lawson, 87, of Cornelia, was held Monday, Dec. 23, at Cornelia United Methodist Church with Mrs. Heather Burke Cody, Dr. Phil DeMore, and the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. A reception followed the service in the church fellowship hall to continue celebrating Wade's legacy. A private interment was held prior to the service at Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Lawson passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 20, 2019.
Born March 31, 1932, in Cornelia, he was a son of the late Byrl Lawson and the late Clara Turpen Lawson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jo Beth Graham Lawson; and brothers, Bob Lawson and Gene Lawson.
Mr. Lawson graduated from Cornelia High School and attended Clemson University. He was a member of Cornelia United Methodist Church, 60-year member of the Cornelia Masonic Lodge No. 92 F. & A.M., and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was employed by Habersham Hardware and retired from the United States Post Office.
Wade was a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful father, father-in-law, and friend to all he met. He genuinely loved being with people of all ages. He felt there was no better place to live than Cornelia, and no better team than the Clemson Tigers.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Annaclair and Jim Kiger of Clarkesville; special girlfriend, Heather Burke Cody; and many special cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Habersham Medical Center Foundation, 541 Historic Hwy 441-N, Demorest, GA 30535 or to Cornelia United Methodist Church, 275 Wyly St, Cornelia, GA 30531.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff of Habersham Home West who provided excellent loving care to Mr. Lawson.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.