William Patrick Lawson

William Patrick Lawson, 55, born on January 20, 1965, in Fresno, CA, passed away December 31, 2020. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Glendale, California.

William Patrick Lawson, the only child of Pastor George Lawson and La'Ree Lawson, was born on January 20, 1965 in Fresno, California. The family would later relocate to Los Angeles, where Patrick would attend Elementary through High school receiving his high school diploma at Crenshaw High School. After graduating from Crenshaw High School in 1983, he went on to study Child Development at Compton Community College.

Following his desire to help children, Patrick worked at the Los Angeles Unified School District for over 30 years. After retiring from LAUSD, Patrick moved on to work in transportation and security services. Patrick was repeatedly commended for his excellent work ethic and his all-around cheerful presence.

Patrick was a great man who loved helping others. When he wasn't working, Patrick enjoyed cooking and watching sports. When it came to cooking, he was known for making delicious salmon croquettes and potato salad. Watching the Dallas Cowboys or Los Angeles Lakers play on TV was also a great joy for him. Patrick's passion was his family. In his spare time, he would enjoy taking trips with his loved ones.

God called Patrick home on December 31st 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and La'Ree Lawson. He leaves behind his wife Monique, his children Lorenzo, Tia, Jordan and Jhene, his step-children Erick and Donjhe', and a host of family and friends. The loss of Patrick saddens us all and he will truly be missed.

To my husband,

Never would I have thought you would be taken away from us like this. This is very traumatic to us and will affect us forever. I just want to thank you for the time we were able to spend with you. We have many memories of you to keep you in our hearts. The Lord has decided that our time with you should end, so you can move on to a much better place. Just know you will always have a place in our hearts, and we will never forget you. It is now my time to say goodbye, in hopes that one day we will see each other again.

- Your wife, Monique