Leroy Lawson was born June 28, 1937 to Pat and Leatha Lawson, in Vivian, Louisiana. He was a strong respected father and loved his family and was very generous; with a smile that would light up a room.

Leroy was a business owner of Leroy's BBQ and well known in the community for his mouth watering BBQ.

Leroy loved fishing, family gatherings and blues music. He served as a minister early on in his life and he knew and loved the Lord.

A man that truly loved his country, he proudly served as a United States Marine.

Leroy is survived by his daughter: Aleatha Lawson; granddaughters: Savannah Lawson and Jasmine Lawson; grandson: Isaiah Lawson and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.