Austin Eugene “Gene” Lawson, age 87, of Kingston passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born December 1, 1934 in Hancock County and was a faithful member of Dogwood Baptist Church in Kingston.  He enjoyed working in his garden and loved watching the Atlanta Braves. Preceded in death earlier this month by his loving wife of 68 years, Aileen Isabell Arden Lawson; parents, Tillman & Ida Greene Lawson; sisters, Eliza Jane Lawson Henline, Edith Lawson Hazelwood, Bonnie Lee Lawson and Peggy Jo Lawson; brothers, Roy Leonard Lawson, Ernest C. Lawson, Carl Dean Lawson, and Raymond D. Lawson.

SURVIVORS

Son & Daughter-in-law: Darrell & Vickie Lawson of Kingston

Daughter & Son-in-law: Venita & David Dowker of Kingston

Grandchildren: Brooke Frost & husband, Aaron of Harriman, Brent Lawson & wife, Kaytee of West Palm Beach, FL, Johnathan Quiett & wife, Ashley of Kingston, and David Dowker & wife, Courtney of Crossville

Great-Grandchildren:  Taylor Frost, Mason Lawson, Courtney Randall,  Ashlynn Miller, Aidan Miller, MaCayla Cline & husband, Layden, Preston Quiett

Great-great-granddaughter: Hadlee Jo Harris

Brother: Bruce Lawson & wife, Kim of Oliver Springs

Brothers-in-law: Johnny Arden & wife, Lisa of Kingston, Charles Arden & wife, Virginia of Eatonville, WA, and Lonnie Arden of Harriman

A host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Fraker Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 3:00 pm, in the chapel with Rev. Ronnie Maples officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary-Hazelwood Cemetery.  Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of local arrangements.