Clifford Ray Lawson Badger-A-99-1

Clifford Ray Lawson, 71, of Edinburgh, passed away July 15, 2026. He was born October 23, 1954, in Franklin to the late Clifford Leon and Delphia Louise (Harris) Lawson. He married Ruth Elaine (Stinson) Lawson on November 13, 1987, in Franklin, and she survives. Clifford was a master-level concrete foreman for many years. He loved racing and watching his grandchildren play sports. His family was his passion, and he will be missed by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. He is also survived by his sons, Jason (Christi) Lawson; Brock Willard; daughter, Paige Jones; sister, Rhoda Burton; 8 grandchildren, Tyler Despain, Hannah Emerson, Sydney Lawson, Jantzen Gravelin, Corbin Burton, Gracie Lawson, Axel Jones, and Abel Jones, and 6 great-grandchildren, Oakland, Ledger, Reese, Xander, Bryer, and Eva. He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Lawson, and sister, Rosemary Lawson. Stephen Cox will conduct a funeral service at 12:00 p.m.(noon) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Who So Ever Will Community Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to Ray’s funeral fund to help assist with expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.