Mr. Keith LaShawn "Smoke" Lawson

March 11, 1980 - August 12, 2021

Mr. Keith LaShawn Lawson, affectionately known as “Smoke,” was born on March 11, 1980, to Anita K. Hawthorne and Artis Lawson in Magnolia, Arkansas. On Thursday, August 12, 2021, Keith gained his wings at the tender age of 41. Keith gave his life to the Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church. He was known as a fun-loving guy and his smile alone could make the world a better place. Keith was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, and maternal and paternal great grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharletha Johnson Lawson; parents: Anita K. Hawthorne and Artis (Janice) Lawson, both of Taylor, AR; his five wonderful children—his legacies: Keishawn Lawson, Keiana Lawson, LaZyria Lawson, Zakeylan Frazier, and Brock Frazier; one sister, Brittany Hawthorne of Taylor, AR; one brother, Heath (Seketha) Lawson of Dekalb, TX; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends who will miss him dearly. Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, August 20th, 2021, at Holy Temple International, Inc. Church in Cullen, LA, at 2:00 p.m., with burial to follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Taylor, AR, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Rev. Elder Andre’ Washington, eulogist. Visitation will be Thursday, August 19th, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required to Wear A Mask While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours”. This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.