David Jay Lawson, Sr.

On Monday, May 1, 2023 we lost David J. Lawson, Sr. of Toledo, Ohio. Dave was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was involved in every part of the lives of his family. He used his kids and grandkids as an excuse to get ice cream and play an extra round of golf. He spent many weekends at bowling matches, volleyball games, football games, baseball and softball games and even golf tournaments. Throughout his life, he was known as kind, compassionate and caring, a humanitarian. In his younger years, Dave was a baseball and football coach, STARS league commissioner, and has always been a big family man.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Marjorie and his sister Brenda. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Cheryl, his children, David Jr (Gail), Lorie (Gary), Scot (Holly), and Tammie (Craig), his grandchildren, Christopher, Christine, Matt, Amanda, Andrew, Abby, Nick, Josh, and Amy, and his great-grandchildren Dallas, Denver, Hayden, Easton and another little blessing on the way. He also leaves behind two sisters, Judy (John) and Sharon (Chuck). Dave will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Dave retired from Ohio Bell/ AT&T, and after retirement spent many years driving a school bus for Maumee School District. He loved his job and he loved kids! He was an avid bowler and golfer for many years.

Services will be held at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave., on Friday, May 5, 2023. Visitors will be welcomed at 10 am with the service at Noon. Memorial contributions are asked to be sent to Cherry Street Mission.