Dec. 25, 1941 – Jan. 17, 2024

Richard Lawson, 82, of Sallisaw, died on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 25, 1941, in San Jose, Calif., to Emmitt Lonzo Lawson and Velda Dortha (Walker) Lawson.

No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

He was a mechanic. Survivors include two sons, Michael Lawson of Wichita, Kan., and Richard Lawson Jr. of California; one daughter, Sarah Milbreath of Elkins, Ark.; one sister, Dortha Bowles of Vian; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and three brothers, Willie, Jerry Wayne and Clifford Lawson.