In Memory of

Charles

Ellwood

Lawson,

Jr.

Obituary for Charles Ellwood Lawson, Jr.

Charles E. Lawson, Jr. (“Chuck”) of Havre de Grace, MD passed away at home surrounded by his family on October14, 2018. He was 82 years old. He was the devoted husband of 54 years to Sharon (Smith) Lawson.
Mr. Lawson was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Dr. Charles E. Lawson, Sr. and Helen Pettyjohn Lawson. He was the loving father of Charles Lawson, III and his wife Heather and Jennifer Lawson Bepple and her husband Chad. He was the adoring grandfather (“Pop-Pop”) of Tessa and Hannah Lawson, Victoria, Scott and Kaitlyn Bepple. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister, Nancy Leipold. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lawson was a proud graduate of Washington College and went on to work for and retire from the Department of Corrections as an Addictions Counselor. He was a veteran of the United States Naval Reserves. Mr. Lawson was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Aberdeen, MD and was a member of Masonic Lodge 130 for more than 50 years. He also served on the board of the Al Cesky Scholarship Foundation, was an avid runner and biker, enjoyed swimming, boating and the outdoors. He gave countless donations for the Red Cross, donating his platelets. He was also a true avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies Fan.
A memorial visitation will be held on October 22, 2018 from 10 AM to 11 AM at the Grace United Methodist Church, 110 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Where a memorial service will be held at 11 AM.
Officiating will be Dr. Bob Clipp.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make a contribution in his memory to the Grace United Methodist Church, 110 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD 21001 or the The Al Cesky Scholarship Fund (alceskyscholarship.org), P.O. Box 571, Bel Air, MD 21014-0571
Messages of condolences may be made to www.zellmanfuneralhome.com