John W. Lawson, "Poppy", age 76, of Franklin, Ohio, died Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was the first Franklin "Baby King", born on January 1, 1938, to the late Carl and Freda Lawson. John served in the United States Army and was employed with Diamond International for 10 years. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Lawson, as well as three brothers and three sisters. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mae Metcalf Lawson; four daughters, Teresa Lawson, Kim (Glenn) Walker, Dale Ledford, Shannon (Scott) Ledford; four grandsons, Adam, Cody, Scotty, Christopher; five granddaughters, Lesley, Lauren, Allison, Hannah, Moriah; three great-grandsons, Cole, Cooper, Tatum; and one sister, Rachel. Funeral services are 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at Anderson Funeral Homes, 1357 East Second Street, Franklin, Ohio, with Pastor Dave Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will also be Tuesday from 11:00 am until the time of service. [more]