Mr. Robert Stanley Lawson

Our beloved Robert Stanley Lawson was born December 15, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late Robert Scott Lawson and Suzette R. Walker. Robert Lawson transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully, at his residence on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Robert was a proud native Washingtonian. He attended the District's public schools and graduated from Dunbar High School. He accepted Christ at a very young age and attended Canaan Baptist Church. Robert enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served his country during the Korean War. While stationed in Germany, he was selected to attend the Seventh Army NCO-Academy in Munich. In 1960, Robert Lawson joined the District of Columbia Department of Corrections as an Officer and was the third African American hired at Lorton Reformatory. Throughout his career there, he moved up through the ranks and served as Sergeant, Lieutenant Captain and retired as Major. Some of his career highlights included, giving personal tours of the prison to both Mayor Walter E. Washington and Mayor Marion Barry. Robert became a member of the Warren Lodge No. 8, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall. He also formally served as President of the Rolling Ridge Civic Association, and was once a member of the Ft. Washington Harley Davidson Club. He was a supporter of both St. Josephs Indian School and Boys Town Washington DC. After retirement, Robert stayed busy driving his cab in DC, spending time with family and friends, riding his Harley Davidson, playing with dogs and keeping everyone laughing with jokes. Robert was preceded in death by his only sibling, Jean Cropp. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Jean Lawson, four children: Edward (Manette) Lawson, Tyrone (Andrea) Lawson, Colette Lawson, Beverly (Vernon) Lawson-Woods; Nine grandchildren, Dwayne Lawson, Eddie Lawson, Nicole Lawson, Chauna Lawson, Patrick Carter, Tatiana Lawson, Tyrell Lawson, Daniel Woods, Matthew Woods, five great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends and loved ones are invited to celebrate Robert's life. Visitation will be held at Pope Funeral Home Forestville Chapel at on May 30, 2025 at 10:00am, followed by a homegoing service at the same location at 11:00am. Burial service will be held at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery located at 4001 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD immediately following the homegoing service. The family extends their gratitude for the love and support shown during this difficult time. Robert will be dearly missed but his spirit will remain forever cherished in our hearts. May he rest in eternal peace knowing how deeply he was loved.

Mr. Robert Stanley Lawson

December 15, 1930 - May 8, 2025