Ottis P. Lawson Jr. | The Fayette Advertiser

Ottis P. Lawson Jr. of Franklin, died Thursday morning, May 2, 2024, at his home.
Ottis Paul Lawson Jr. was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on January 23, 1955, the son of Ottis Paul Lawson Sr., and Joan Marie Thost. He married Sandra A. Brandes-LeCure on July 1, 1990 in New Franklin, Missouri.
Ottis was a heavy equipment operator at Union for eight years before retiring from Butternut Bakery after 24 years. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and going to farm auctions. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Ottis was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis Sr. and Joan and sister, Lois Dobson.
He is survived by his wife Sandi of the home; sons, Ottis (Connie) Lawson III, of Boonville, MO, Jay LeCure (Hannah) of Franklin, MO, Larry (Cheyenne) Lawson of Fayette, MO, Lorne (Kallie) Lawson of Franklin, MO; daughters, Jessica Lawson of Boonville, MO, and Jessica (Don) Copenhaver of Hallsville, MO. Also surviving are sisters, Ruth Browning of Boonville, MO, Shelia Friedrich of Ashland, MO; grandchildren, Sydney (Stephen), Ethan, Connor, Ali, Peyton, Abram, Lenny Sue, Clay, Dakota, Jared, Sawyer, Miller, McCoy, Suttyn, Bailey and Brandon and great-grandchildren, Beckham, Zaylee and Zaylynn.
Visitation for Ottis will be Monday evening, May 6 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Howard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, May 7, at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Joshua Ketelsen officiating. Burial will follow in Boonesboro Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Boonesboro Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh.com