Joe Thomas Lawson

Joe Thomas Lawson, 87, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Spring, Texas. Born on June 6, 1937, in Docena, Alabama. Joe lived a life marked by dedication, humor, and unwavering love for his family. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting when he was only 17 years old, in 1954. He was sent to Boot camp in July of 1954 to Paris Island, South Carolina. He then was stationed at Camp Lejune, North Carolina. He then transferred to Pensacola, the Naval Air Station, where he served as a police officer at the main gate. He married the love of his life in 1956, they met in Birmingham. In 1957, he was transferred to Albany, Georgia where his daughter was born. He was transferred to Okinawa and served eighteen months. He was one of the few chosen to attend Recruiters School in Beauford, South Carolina at the Marine Corp Air Station. He was then transferred to Houston, Texas in 1962 where he spent 14 years recruiting for the Marines. During that time, He had two tours in Viet Nam, serving in clothing supply, issuing new clothes to the Pilots and Combat soldiers as needed. In 1974, He retired in Houston, Texas, as a Master Sergeant. His military service instilled in him values of discipline and integrity principles he carried throughout his life and passed down to his family. Joe built a successful career in sales, a field where he thrived for the next two decades in Houston. His sales career began with Finger Furniture, often times the Salesman of the month. He then decided to open his own Furniture business until he retired in 1998. Beyond his professional achievements, Joe was known for his humor. He cherished time spent with his family and those around him. Joe’s passions extended beyond work, he loved picking up scrap metal and junk iron, working on lawn mowers, small engine repair and garage sales. Oh, the stories he could tell. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, JoAnn; his daughter, Kathy Elliott (Gary). His grandchildren, Amie Humplik (Mike), Sharon Bailey (Ryland), Shannon Marquez (Mike). His Great Grandchildren, Mark, Matthew, Tony, Cameron, Graye, Ryder, and Mallory. His Great-great Grandson, Baylen. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Lawson, Brothers, Jimmy and Troy, and Son in Law, Mark Gregory. Funeral will be held at Addison Funeral Home on April 17th at 11:00, services begin at 11:30 and burial service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery at 1:30. The family would like to thank Janet with Accent Care, during Hospice. Flowers and donations can be sent to Addison Funeral Home.

Joe Thomas Lawson

June 6, 1937 - April 9, 2025