Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

August 5, 2022

Michael Alan Lawson was born in Pittsburgh on October 19, 1954 and died peacefully in Charlotte on August 5, 2022. He was the son of the late Harold Bernard Lawson and Patricia Deasy Lawson.

Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean; their son Henry; sister, Cathleen Lawson Maloney and her husband, Kevin; their daughters, Shannon and Casey; sister-in-law, Gail Wolfe and her husband, Brent; their children, Katherine, Daniel, Rebecca and Jennifer; Mike’s brother-in-law, Robert Burlando and his wife, Deborah; their children, Michael, Leigh, and John, and numerous cousins whom he loved dearly.

Mike was a graduate of the University of Virginia and spent his career as a consultant to businesses to improve productivity through time and methods engineering and later, in sales performance. During his long career, he travelled extensively, making work partners and fast friends all over the world. He had a gift for bringing together groups of people and help them coalesce around a common cause.

A middling but happy golfer, Mike served two terms as president of Carmel Country Club

Mike taught Faith Formation to children at St. Gabriel Parish, coached soccer and basketball at the YMCA, and coordinated elementary and middle school Interfaith Basketball Leagues.

Fr. Ed Sheridan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St Gabriel Church on Thursday, August 11,2022 at 11:00 AM, with visitation at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, Mike requested that any memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor’s choice that serves the welfare and enrichment of children.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.