Kenneth Lawson, Jr.

Lawson, Jr., Kenneth, age 83 of Troy, Ohio passed away on October 25, 2026, at Hospice of Miami County. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 24, 1942, and was a graduate of Kiser High School in Dayton, Ohio, Class of 1960.

He was a member of the Farmersville Lodge No. 482 and proudly served as Worshipful Master in 1985, where he provided leadership and guidance to his Masonic brethren. Through his Masonic membership, Kenny developed lasting friendships and shared in the fellowship, traditions, and charitable spirit of the fraternity. He took pride in being part of an organization committed to service, integrity, and helping others.

In addition to his Masonic involvement, Kenny was an avid fisherman, poker player, deer hunter, bowler, loved bacon, eggs, fried potatoes, and his Ole Granddad bourbon. Kenny started going to Canada when he was 17 years old with his fishing buddies, starting an annual tradition that carries on today through his son and grandson. An annual rotating trophy called the ‘Golden Chugger Award’ goes to the fisherman with the biggest bass, named after Ken’s favorite lure.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo Lawson, his children, Valerie Weaver (Ron), Scott Lawson, Mark Lawson (Lori), Mike Lawson, Keri Hollencamp (Rob), and stepson, David (Heather Broillard) Teshka. He was a loving grandfather to Paige, Grace and Adam Lawson, and Cole and Frankie Hollencamp. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Lawson Sr. and Evelyn Burns, his daughter, Tonya Lawson, and his stepdaughter, Christina (David) Koenig.

A visitation will be held at Baird Funeral Home in Troy, Ohio on Thursday, October 29th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. A Masonic Service will be provided by Farmersville Lodge No. 482. immediately after the visitation at 4:00 PM. Entombment services will be held on Friday, October 30th at 10:00 AM at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dayton, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Farmersville Lodge No. 482 or Hospice of Miami County.

Ken will be deeply missed by family, friends, and his Masonic brethren. His life of friendship, service, and devotion will be greatly missed.