Ralph (Leroy) Lawson, 80, of Laverne, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Parkview Pointe Senior living in Laverne. 

He was born on October 27, 1939, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Otto M. Larson and Jean (Green) Lawson.

He was married to Kathryn (Cummins) Lawson, who preceded him in death in 2012. 

Leroy worked as a journeyman ironworker and transported mobile homes for most of his life.  He enjoyed country music, line dancing, and going to the Blue Chip Casino. 

Leroy is survived by a son, Randall (B.J.) Lawson of Laverne, Oklahoma; a daughter, Patricia (Marty) Smith of Rolling Prairie, Indiana; grandchildren, Stephanie (Tim) Hein, Stacey Oberle, Nick Smith, Michael Lawson, Carol (Lane) Lovell, Kiley Moody; great-grandchildren, Noah & Ian Oberle, Luke & Connor Hein, and Penelope Lovell.

Leroy was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Carol Moody; a grandson, Kyle Fink; and a brother, Gerald Lawson.

Cremation has taken place.  No services are planned at this time.

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