Harold Kenneth Lawson

Harold Kenneth (“Ken”) Lawson, 86, of Scottown, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Ken was born October 19, 1933 to Charles Lawson and Edith (Wood) Lawson Cromwell in Williamsburg, Kentucky, spending his younger years in Cincinnati, Ohio before settling locally for most of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Lawson, and wife Patricia (“Patty”) Lawson who he wholly loved and adored for more than 65 years. A driven and self-made man, Ken forged his own path. Coming from modest beginnings, he always worked hard to support his family and had big dreams. In 1974, Ken founded Precision Alloys Company (“Palco”), a company he built along with Patty and their son Ken A. Lawson and is still operating more than 45 years later – much to his delight. Ken was the happiest when surrounded by his family, dogs, and horses at his farm – or eating a bowl of strawberry ice cream. He loved walking hand-in-hand with Patty on the beaches of Fort Myers, Florida, and crafting Palco’s latest sales promotion at his desk. A salesman at his core, Ken had a knack for storytelling, even if some tales were slightly embellished. He taught his children and grandchildren the importance of working hard and that you could turn your dreams into a reality, as he did. Ken received great joy in seeing his family – and his Palco family – grow over the years. Ken is survived by children Catherine Lawson and Ken A. Lawson; grandchildren Amory Mitchell, Megan (Jeremy) Grizzle and Cassidy (Nicholas) Scala – who lovingly knew him as “Pa;” great-grandchildren Tristan Wilson, Taylar Wilson, Harper Grizzle and Jack Grizzle; niece Kelly (Mark) Sickle and nephew Fred (Andrea) Turner; and cherished cousin Bobbi (Bill) Watterson, along with other members of the Watterson, Sullivan and Savu families. The family is also grateful for all family and close friends who made Ken feel loved throughout the years. A private visitation will take place on Monday, July 6th at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory (625 County Road 775, Proctorville, Ohio). Funeral service, open to all family and close friends, will follow at 2:00 PM at the site of interment, Miller Memorial Gardens and Cemetery (17397 State Route 217, Crown City, Ohio). Condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.ehallfuneralhome.com/.

Harold Kenneth Lawson

October 19, 1933 - July 1, 2020