Thomas Wayne Lawson, 63, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at his home.
He was born May 5,1944, in Chicago, son of William and Wilma Lawson.
Lawson worked at VIP Industries, and attended Hanover Lutheran Church.
Survivors include cousins Shelly Patterson, Richard McAninch, Ariese Patterson, Jami Ruebel, Kenneth Cornwell, all of Cape Gir-ardeau, and James and Nancy Patterson of Chandlerville, Ill.
He was preceded in death by a half brother, Billy Lawson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Pekin, Ill.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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