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Obituary For Arnold Leroy Lawson

Arnold Leroy Lawson, 98, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the New Mexico State Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences, NM. He was born on November 25, 1921 in Maramec, OK to Lewis Van and Fleeta Manerva (Tumberlin) Lawson. Mr. Lawson was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was instrumental in the building of the Full Gospel Tabernacle and was the first minister of the church. He and his wife, Virginia, traveled the world and throughout the United States as missionaries.

Survivors include his wife, Carrie Virginia (Fitch) Lawson, of T. or C., NM; daughter – Nettie of T. or C., NM; grandchildren – Benjamin and wife, Neli, of Missouri, LaDonna of California, and Cindi Dawn and husband, Rich, of California; great-grandchildren – Sebastian, Audrey Jane, Chelsea Kate, Bensson, and Nelsson; and sister, Jewel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Fleeta Lawson; daughter, Emily Jane; and siblings – Lucille, Raymond, Molly, and L.V.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery officiated by Rev. David Mauldin and Rev. Lonnie Myers with Military Honors.

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What a wonderful Man of God. He and Virginia were so loving and kind to all of us. I'm keeping Virginia and his family in prayer. Love to you all. Totsie

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