Mr Ronald Lawson

August 12, 1971 - January 21, 2018

Ronnie Lawson passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 46. Ronnie was born in Lexington, KY to parents Patricia (Petey) McCain and Melvin Lawson on August 12, 1971. Although a native of Kentucky he made Brevard County his home in 1988. A Celebration of Life Service for Ronnie will be 5pm on Monday, January 29 at the Cocoa Elks Club at 315 Florida Ave for all family and friends. Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Hailey Lawson, his mother, Patricia McCain, his brother Michael Lawson, and his half brother Chris Lawson. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Lawson. Ronnie had a passion for playing baseball as a youth and was an All Star Little League player. He continued to enjoy watching baseball, especially "Little League World Series." He was also an avid Florida State University and Chicago Bears football fan and UK Basketball, Celtics NBA and Chicago Bulls fan. While living in Cocoa, Ronnie worked for Shank Distributors, Sygma Food Service, and was co-owner of Extreme Air Conditioning. Ronnie was a movie buff, especially old school mob movies like Scarface and Godfather. He was known among his friends as a fanatic about having each of his outfits coordinated - a "styling profiling." Ronnie was seldom serious and known as a cut-up - enjoying playing practical jokes on his family and friends. He and his brother, Michael, and nephew Garret were quite a trio playing practical jokes on one another. As his daughter, Hailey, nephew, Garret, and niece, Casey, remembered him they agreed he "always smelled good." His daughter Hailey remembered he enjoyed going out and having fun - to the beach, to the movies, or going out to eat. And he liked his music. If riding in the car with Ronnie the person could expect to listen to Ronnie's favorite Rap and Hip Hop music. And they all agreed he was the original "Mr. Clean" as he wanted everything to be kept spotless. Ronnie was nicknamed "Baked Beans" as a child and this nickname continued into adulthood. Ronnie will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to an account set up for his daughter, Hailey's continuing college education is preferred. For details email [email protected]