Washington - James "Jim" S. Lawson, 85, went to his heavenly home May 29, 2026.

Jim was born May 7, 1941, in Evansville, to the late Faye (Fenton) and Dale Lawson. He graduated from North High School and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Evansville. Jim dedicated 31 years of service to NWSC before his retirement.

August 1, 1964, Jim married the love of his life, Kitty (Frick) Lawson. Together, they shared more than 60 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on love, faith, and family.

Jim was a proud member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, where he served as a former Exalted Ruler. He was also a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and a faithful member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. In his free time, Jim enjoyed fishing,watching his collection of archived western tv shows and movies. He found joy in life's simple pleasures and treasured the time he spent with those he loved.

Those left to cherish his memory include his devoted wife, Kitty, and his beloved grandson, Tyler English.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents,daughter Jennifer Lynn Lawson; brothers Kenneth (Dorothy) Lawson, Bob (Violet) Lawson, Dale Lawson Jr., Richard (Jane) Lawson; and sisters Aldine (Lloyd) Fireng, Arlene (Norwood) Stevens, Aletha (Wilbur) Fiscus, Dorothy Davis, Elizabeth (Don) Rumble and Helen (Don) Beckedorf.

Jim will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering devotion to his family, and the love and kindness he shared throughout his life. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4 - 8 p.m.at Ed L. Lee Mortuary.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2026 at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, with Father Paul Ferguson as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice of Southern Indiana, 415 E. 6th St., Jasper, IN 47546 or Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd St., Washington, IN 47501.