He was a retired worker for a meat packing plant, U. S. Army Veteran, a Baptist and was the son of the late Jessie James Lawson and Geraldine Cruce Lawson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica Lawson; one son, Eldon White Bull; four brothers, James Lawson, Lonnie Lawson, Leslie Lawson and Everette Lawson and two sisters, Naomi Petrie and Wando Toft.
He is survived by his children, Robert White Bull of Kansas City, MO, Lynelle White Bull-Rousseau of Ridgeview, SD, Bonnie White Bull of Fort Yates, ND and Marcus White Bull of Lead, SD; four brothers, Billy Lawson and wife, Maxine of Rowlette, TX, Williard Lawson of Yakama, WA, Doug Lawson and wife, Laura of Lexington, MS and Jerry Lawson and wife, Kathy of Monticello; three sisters, Francis Hatcher of Crosby, TX, LaVel Carr and Loraine Christmas and husband, Tim, both of Monticello; five grandchildren, Jesse, Samantha and Stormi White Bull, Veronica and Richard Rousseau; three great-grandchildren, Joaquin, Angeline and Shyleigh.
Condolences(5)
Samantha
, ND Thursday, September 20, 2012 I miss you so much papa, we think of you every day. I wish my kids could've met you and seen what a wonderful great grandfather they had, but I know you and grandma are watching over them. I'll continue to tell my kids about you and grandma and what great people you were. We love and miss you dearly.john f. pitts
monticello, AR Saturday, April 28, 2012 he had a big heart that will be missedKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, April 2, 2012 My sympathy is extended to all the family. I never met Rufus but knew his mom and some of his siblings. He was the nephew of my mother-in-law, Alpha Cruce Worbington.May God comfort you.
Janette Lawson Holland and husband Jimmy
Horn Lake, MS Saturday, March 31, 2012 Sending our condolences and prayers for the family. Seems there's a whole lot of family going home these days.Joy (Joyce A. Lawson)
Peoria, IL Friday, March 30, 2012 My most heartfelt condolences to all my Lawson family and friends. I remember when I was young Uncle Rufus was a great storyteller and I will always remember his warm smile he so readily offered to everyone.Mark & Joy Reiter
(Lonnie Lawson's Daugher)