Life Reflections

Mr. Lawson George, 81, departed this earthly life peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, while surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on February 19, 1944, in Walterboro, South Carolina to the late Holland Lawson George Sr. and the late Marie Razor George.

Lawson was a graduate of Colleton County High School, Class of 1962. Lawson graduated from the Barbering program in 1964 from Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina.

After graduating he settled in Kingstree, South Carolina where he built a respected barbering career that spanned well over 60 years. Throughout those years he became a mentor, a friend and a trusted listener to generations of clients. He was also a member of the Palmetto Barber's Association for more than 30 years. Lawson was also a member of Sunlight Lodge #221 in Walterboro, South Carolina. He was previously employed with Redmond Richardson Funeral Home and also served many years on Williamsburg County Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Lawson accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Olive Baptist church under the leadership of Reverend W.E. Chaney. Later, he transferred his membership to Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church where he remained a dedicated and faithful member, who has served on the Trustee Board, Steward Board, Finance Committee, Usher Board, Male Choir and as president of the Men's Club.

Lawson was joined in holy matrimony to his wife Ruth A. George, for 57 years and to this union they were blessed with three children; Sheila, Marcus and Lateefa. Lawson was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters, Gertie Ann Williams and Etta Mae Sumter and his two brothers Ernest George and Daniel George.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife Ruth George of the home; his three loving children: Sheila George and Marcus (Cheryl) George both of Florence, South Carolina and Lateefa (Carl) Sinkler of Pineville, South Carolina. Six grandchildren, Ja'Wonn, Ka'Wonn, Shaylah, Tatiana, Jaylon, and Travis (TJ). Four great grandchildren; Ava, Jrayven, Ja'Kobie and Tierney. Three brothers, Thomas George and Willie Ray (Cindy) George both of Walterboro, SC and Eugene Donaldson of Aiken, SC; Three sister-in-law's; Gracie Ellison of Washington, NJ, Barbara (Molten) Selby of Florence, SC who was raised like a daughter and Janice George of Walterboro, SC. A special sister-in-law Gwendolyn George of Walterboro, SC. Three devoted friends that he took as sons, Christopher Williams, Henry "Buddah Rat" Nesmith and Dwayne Fulton. A host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and kindness and has truly been BLESSED by his church family, neighbors, customers and special friends too numerous to mention by name.

Family members will be receiving family and friends at the home of Mrs. Ruth George at 515 Lexington Avenue, Kingstree, SC from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.