Jasper Lawson

Jasper Lawson, age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away October 14, 2026. Jasper was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on November 17, 1940 to the late James and Lucinda Lawson.

Jasper was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Fern Lawson, whom he married on July 23, 1968; as well as his siblings, Willard, Delpha, Mary, Lana, Ernie, Ruford, Ethel, Lilly, Okey and Susie.

He is survived by son, David Lawson; granddaughter, Macie Lawson; sister-in-laws, Marilyn Lawson and Lorene Nels; nieces and nephews, Terri, Jeni, Cathy and Mike Lawson, Andrew Nels and Ashley Nels.

Jasper graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts from Wright State University. He retired from General Motors after 33 years. Jasper was a Kentucky Colonel. He was also a United States Army Veteran.

He was a member of the Senior Citizens with his wife, which allowed them to travel the world together.

In his free time, he enjoyed collecting stamps, cooking and spending time with his granddaughter.

Jasper was a kind, loving, generous father and grandfather.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3800 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek), where funeral services will begin at 11:00am.

Jasper will be laid to rest at Valley View Memorial Gardens following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jasper's memory to the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation.

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