Richard Lawson, 83, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 4:00 AM.
He was a native of , and resident of Thibodaux, LA.
Visitation and services were held from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home, with services at 1:00pm. Burial was in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2.
He is survived by his Spouse: Jewel Stoker Lawson, Daughter: Sherry Lynn Benoit, Grandchildren: Amanda B. Paige, and Christopher R. Benoit, Great Grandchildren: Kate Paige and Michael Grant.
He was preceeded in death by his Parents: James and Emma Cevil Goodloe, Brothers: James Lawson, Donald Lawson, Rex Lawson, and Walter Max Lawson, and Sister Marquita Lawson Rickey.
He worked for Union Oil for 43 years.