Marcus A. Lawson, age 83, Dunnellon, husband of Helen Crews Lawson, died Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, FL.

Born March 4, 1922 in Harrodsburg, KY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Newby) Lawson. He was married to Hellen “Jackie” Crews. He served during World War II in the Army. He was a disabled veteran and a member of the EX-POW Club, Blind Vets, American Legion and the VFW.

Survivors include: his wife: Helen (Crews) Lawson, and one son: Vance (Cheryl) Lawson of Dunnellon, FL; one sister: Virginia Yeaste of Harrodsburg, KY; 2 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.He was predeceased by a son; Rick Lawson, a brother; William Lawson and two sisters; Elizabeth Rogers and Velva Sanders.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 11 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Bro. Jim Owens. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.

Pallbearers are: Henry Anness, Dennis Shewmaker, Bobby Newby, Donnie Rogers, Bronson Yeaste, John Sutton. Honorary Bearers are his fellow EX-POWS: Morgan French, Bland Moore, Earl Fowler, Lawrence Martin, William Alford,

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10 after 5:00 PM at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Stem Cell Research.