Jimmy Lee Lawson, 64, of Lenoir City passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at his home.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy where he was awarded the Bronze Star.  He was a member of the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Achey and Martha Lawson; his sister, Willie Mae Hayes; his brother, Joe Lawson; his niece, Janice Barger; and  by his nephew, Ronald Hayes.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jo Ann Lawson; his step-children, Ricky, Mike, Randy and Justin Eubanks; by several grandchildren; his sister, Virginia Johnson of Lenoir City; his brother, Sonny Lawson of Lenoir City; and by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Tim Buford officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Military honors will be conferred by the Loudon County Veterans Honor Guard.

Click Funeral Home of Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com.