William H. Lawson's Obituary
William H. “Bill” Lawson
“Racerchaser”
Bill Lawson of Georgetown passed away December 15, 2024. He graduated from Georgetown High School Class of ‘60 and enlisted in the U S Air Force that September. After basic training at Lackland AFB, TX, he was stationed at Chanute AFB, IL for mechanic training. He was initially stationed on the flight line at Andrews AFB, MD until transfer to Okinawa with duty in Vietnam. Bill retired from the Indian River Plant of Delmarva Power after 29 years of service. During those years, he was active in community sports refereeing high school wrestling, umpiring many levels of Little League beginning in Georgetown, coaching softball for Sussex Central High School, and-of-course an avid stock car racing devotee. Bill’s knowledge of racing began as a young boy. He grew to become a pit crew member for Junior Johnson on the NASCAR circuit. He was the colorful “One Leg Over” flagman at Georgetown, Delmar, and Blackbird speedways in Delaware. He traveled the East Coast with many local teams and loved every minute! Another great joy was the Annual Lighthouse Locals NASCAR Fantasy League, taking 1st place in 2017, 2019 and 2024,
Bill was proceeded in death by his son, Kris “Opie” Lawson who passed away in 2018.
Bill is survived by his wife, Judy; son Kirk (Mary); daughters Robin Esham and Amber (Scott) Welch, daughter-in-law Amanda Lawson (Tom Enger) and grandsons Tyler Welch, Robby Lawson and Broady Enger. His son, Kris “Opie” Lawson passed away in 2018.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing held on Saturday December 21, 2024 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, Delaware.
Final services and burial will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE. It was Bill’s request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Georgetown EMS Station 93, 406 N Front Street, Georgetown DE 19947.
Florist delivery Note- Please deliver all arrangements to the Georgetown Funeral Home By 3:30 PM on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
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