James Lee “Jim” Lawson
January 15, 1937 – January 31, 2024
James “Jim” Lee Lawson was born January 15, 1937. After an extended illness, he passed away peacefully at home January 31, 2024, in Solomons, MD, surrounded by his family.
Jim leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Sandra Catherine Ouellette Lawson and his 5 daughters: Lisa Coddington, Pennsylvania; Tina Henderson (Tom), South Carolina; Michele Cleary, Dunkirk, MD; Christy Rotz (Jake), Richmond, VA and Amanda Merillat (Kevin), Saint Leonard, Maryland. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Jim was born in Crisfield, MD to Rose Parks and Paul Lawson. He was 1 of 7 children and was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Pauline Osterberg. He is survived by his brothers Butch (Wayne) Lawson of Thailand, Jay Parks of California, Paul Wilkens of Florida, Mike Arvey of Maryland, and his sister Theresa Sommers of Maryland.
Jim served 4 years in the Navy and earned the rank of petty officer 2nd class. After serving our nation he received a degree from the University of Maryland. He retired after 40 successful years with Baltimore Gas and Electric (Excelon) as a lead Performance Improvement Evaluator. He built strong relationships with his co-workers who became family members.
Jim had a strong faith and enjoyed going to church with his family. His hobbies included playing tennis, skiing, fishing, golfing and traveling. He also enjoyed spending time with his family eating crabs, attending family celebrations and get-togethers, and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He will be remembered for his wit, sense of humor, love of gardening and his unselfish love for his wife, daughters and grandchildren.
Some of our fondest memories include family ski trips, beach vacations at Outer Banks, eating crabs by the pool, frying oysters, playing tennis and long bike rides. Every Easter Jim bought the ladies in the family a wrist corsage. Everyone looked forward to this special gift given in love.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 6 at 11:30 am at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, MD. Immediately following the service, the family will host a celebration of Jim’s life at Ben Gardner Retirement Community Center at 13350 Windrush Court, Solomons, MD.
Jim supported The March of Dimes and several other organizations over the years. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors Project or a charity close to your heart.
Visitation
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
11:30 AM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Condolences
Sort Comments
2 Feb 2024
11:07am
Always in my ❤️. Love you and miss you Dad.
City
Wexford
State
Pa
2 Feb 2024
11:58am
Sandy, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May the love of God surround you and give you peace.
Jim was a very special person who I know was devoted to his family.
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
2 Feb 2024
1:56pm
Dear Sandy, Daughters, Family, and Friends,
My sincere condolences to each of you. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to bless each of you with his strength, love, and care. I offer my heartfelt sympathy, friendship, and support during this sorrowful time. May Jim’s memories live on in your hearts and be a source of inspiration. Praying continuously for your strength, comfort, and healing.
Yours in Christ,
Jackie Smith & Family
City
Solomons
State
MD
2 Feb 2024
2:16pm
Sandy, Heidi and I send our love and sympathy. Please know that you are all in our prayers. May Jim’s memory always be a blessing.
City
Ashland
State
Virginia
2 Feb 2024
6:22pm
Very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Had known Jim since our days at Calvert Cliffs and at Full Gospel Assembly of God church in Prince Frederick. May he rest in peace and may his family have fond memories of Jim at this time.
City
North Myrtle Beach
State
South Carolina
2 Feb 2024
6:23pm
So sorry for your loss Sandy, prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family 🙏
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
2 Feb 2024
7:34pm
My friend, my life long pal, my brother. I miss you so very much but I know you are not suffering anymore in the hands of Jesus. I look forward to the day when I will join you and once again go fishing and golfing together. Love you brother , Butch Lawson
City
Pattaya
State
Thailand
2 Feb 2024
8:07pm
Sandy, Michele, Christy, and Amanda we are so sorry to hear of Mr Jim’s passing. We still tell people about the first time we took the youth group skiing….Jim & Sandy taught us to exit the ski lift without falling….no easy feat.
Dave and Debby Showalter
City
Lusby
State
Md
3 Feb 2024
8:49am
Lisa n Tina , We’re very sorry for your loss . Jimmy was the kindest and most soft spoken men I knew, always greeted me with a smile. It was so nice to had spent quality time with him the past few years. Rest in peace Big Brother we will chat again.
City
Millsboro
State
De
3 Feb 2024
4:45pm
Jim was a positive force for good and doing things right at Calvert Cliffs. I remember his smiling face–sometimes even when delivering bad news.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Requiescat in Pace
City
Davidsonville
State
MD
4 Feb 2024
7:48pm
Sandy and family,
My sincere condolences to you as you grieve the passing of Jim. I know you will miss him greatly as he was a true blessing to all of you in so many ways. Love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
City
Lakewood Ranch
State
Florida
5 Feb 2024
6:54am
I’m so sorry for your loss I know Michele from church and you raised a very strong Catholic family. I know Michele was always so proud of her children and it appears that you were so proud of her boys as well. May he rest in peace in heaven, and God will welcome him with open arms heaven.
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
5 Feb 2024
10:11am
Dear Sandy and Family, we are so sad to hear about Jim. We hope that all of your good memories will help you through this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers, Maynard and Karen Miller
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
Sort Comments
Always in my ❤️. Love you and miss you Dad.
Sandy, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May the love of God surround you and give you peace.
Jim was a very special person who I know was devoted to his family.
Dear Sandy, Daughters, Family, and Friends,
My sincere condolences to each of you. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to bless each of you with his strength, love, and care. I offer my heartfelt sympathy, friendship, and support during this sorrowful time. May Jim’s memories live on in your hearts and be a source of inspiration. Praying continuously for your strength, comfort, and healing.
Yours in Christ,
Jackie Smith & Family
Sandy, Heidi and I send our love and sympathy. Please know that you are all in our prayers. May Jim’s memory always be a blessing.
Very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Had known Jim since our days at Calvert Cliffs and at Full Gospel Assembly of God church in Prince Frederick. May he rest in peace and may his family have fond memories of Jim at this time.
So sorry for your loss Sandy, prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family 🙏
My friend, my life long pal, my brother. I miss you so very much but I know you are not suffering anymore in the hands of Jesus. I look forward to the day when I will join you and once again go fishing and golfing together. Love you brother , Butch Lawson
Sandy, Michele, Christy, and Amanda we are so sorry to hear of Mr Jim’s passing. We still tell people about the first time we took the youth group skiing….Jim & Sandy taught us to exit the ski lift without falling….no easy feat.
Dave and Debby Showalter
Lisa n Tina , We’re very sorry for your loss . Jimmy was the kindest and most soft spoken men I knew, always greeted me with a smile. It was so nice to had spent quality time with him the past few years. Rest in peace Big Brother we will chat again.
Jim was a positive force for good and doing things right at Calvert Cliffs. I remember his smiling face–sometimes even when delivering bad news.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Requiescat in Pace
Sandy and family,
My sincere condolences to you as you grieve the passing of Jim. I know you will miss him greatly as he was a true blessing to all of you in so many ways. Love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss I know Michele from church and you raised a very strong Catholic family. I know Michele was always so proud of her children and it appears that you were so proud of her boys as well. May he rest in peace in heaven, and God will welcome him with open arms heaven.
Dear Sandy and Family, we are so sad to hear about Jim. We hope that all of your good memories will help you through this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers, Maynard and Karen Miller