Brian Keith Lawson

Choctaw resident Brian Keith Lawson, 45, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm at Walker Funeral Service. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Choctaw Road Baptist Church with Chaplain Mike Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Shawnee. Brian was born July 8, 1976 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was raised by his parents Grover Allen Lawson and Judy (Rich) Lawson in Dale, Oklahoma. He graduated from Dale High School in 1995, and later earned his Master’s Degree in Operational Art and Science through Air University. He married the love of his life, Katherine (Moore) on May 21, 2021 in Clearwater Beach, FL. Together, they shared a home in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Some of their happiest moments were spent traveling and making memories together, finding joy in every aspect of life. Brian worked much of his life at Tinker Air Force Base. He was a mentor to many, giving advice and guidance to countless people he encountered through life. He was a natural born leader, and took pride in his work ethic and relationships. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and celebrating life’s events with family and friends. Brian was the “fixer of all things” and spent countless hours on projects around the house as well as helping his family and friends. For those lucky enough to call him a friend, his fun-loving personality and magnetic smile could light up a room. Brian was truly one of a kind, and he made a lasting impression on this world. He was preceded in death by his Father, Grover Allen Lawson. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Lawson of the home, 2 children: Kyle Lawson of Dale, Kaylee Lawson of Dale, 2 step-children: Henry Warden of the home, Leo Warden of the home, mother: Judy Lawson of Dale, 1 brother: Brad Lawson and partner David Conway of Shawnee, 3 sisters: Shelly Harwell and husband Jeff of Tecumseh, Tammy Earls and husband Larry of Bethel, Emilee Hasting and husband Chad of Choctaw, and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.