Mike Lawson’s sons, Chad Lawson and Scotty Lawson unveil a sign honoring their dad, who served Hardeman County in many capacities for more than 25 years, by renaming a two mile stretch of Hwy. 125 South in his honor.

Former chief deputy, county commissioner honored

Family members and friends of Mike Lawson, former Hardeman County Sheriff Chief Deputy and Hardeman County Commissioner, gathered on Highway 125 South, just north of Middleton, to dedicate a two mile stretch of highway in his honor.
Lawson, who died in 2011, served two years in Vietnam before returning home to begin a long career in public service in Hardeman County.

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