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Garmin D. Lawson

Oct 15, 1982 – Jan 21, 2018

Service Details

Funeral: Saturday, February 3, 2018   11:00am

Visitation: Saturday, February 3, 2018  10:00 – 11:00am

Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Racine, WI 53403

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GARMIN D. LAWSON DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON JANUARY 21,  2018.  BORN OCTOBER 15, 1982 TO FLEM L. LAWSON AND JACQUELINE S. REED, IN RACINE, WI.  HE WAS RAISED BY HIS MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER,  LUELLA AND HER HUSBAND EDSEL WAINWRIGHT.

GARMIN COMPLETED HIS FORMAL EDUCATION, AND RECEIVED ON THE JOB TRAINING IN THE CULINARY FIELD.  HE ENJOYED WRITING SONGS, AND MAKING MUSIC VIDEOS.   GARMIN LOVED SPENDING TIME WITH HIS CHILDREN, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

HE LEAVES TO CHERISH HIS MEMORY, HIS FATHER, FLEM (FELICIA) LAWSON; GRANDMOTHER, LUELLA WAINWRIGHT; GRANDFATHER, CLIFTON REED; DAUGHTERS, MARIAH LAWSON, DESHA LAWSON, AMYAH ZIMMERMAN, CAIOMHE QUALE; BROTHER, CLIFFORD A. REED; SISTERS, ANGELICA L. REED AND KALJIA LAWSON; STEPBROTHER, FRED HICKS, JR.; UNCLES, OZELLl TAYLOR, LEONARD LAWSON, RENDELL (BRENDA) MARTIN, WILLIAM BERRYMAN; AUNTS, HELLEN (EARL) KNUCKLES, GLADYS (WILBERT) DOUGLAS, IRMA (DANNY) KING, DEBRA (KELVIN) WEATHERSPOON, TRINA REED, SHALBY REED; SPECIAL COUSINS: TAMARIA REED AND HER SON TAMARION, KELVIN WEATHERSPOON, JR., AND CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR; STEPSISTER,: ANGEL EDANS; STEPBROTHER, CICEL YOUNG; SPECIAL FRIENDS, COURTNEY BEQUEAITH, CRYSTAL ZIMMERMAN HUDGES, DANIELLE QUALE AND HER CHILDREN (KADRIEN, GISELLE, CAIOMHE), GLEN MORRISON, TONY ZANOTTI AND CHILDREN (ANGEL AND HARMONY) AND TEIGAN CONNELLY.

HE WAS PRECEEDED IN DEATH BY HIS  MOTHER, JACQUELINE S. REED; HIS BROTHER, JAMES D. LAWSON; GRANDMOTHER, GLADYS LAWSON; GRANDFATHER, ROBERT LAWSON, STEP-GRANDFATHER, EDSEL WAINWRIGHT; UNCLE, ROBERT LAWSON, JR. AND JAMES MARTIN; AUNTS, SHEILA K. TAYLOR, NAOMI UPCHURCH, AND DOROTHY LEE.

GARMIN’S BRILLIANT SMILE AND WILL BE MISSED FUN LOVING PERSONALITY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM.

 

 

A Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, 11:00am, in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd.  Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of service.

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  1. Daniel Heck says

    January 26, 2018 at 6:30 am

    Garmin,
    Though we have had very separate lives for the past couple years (with both of us being busy in our line of work), we never lost touch. I am trying to prepare myself for this, because I’m the selfish type that cannot accept that you are in a better place. I miss you, my Mother has also been distraught, and I don’t know what’s next in this thing we call life.
    How ever I do know one thing. Your spirit and soul were much too big for this world. So a lot of us have gained a new guardian Angel. And, one of your dreams is finally coming to fruition everyone is going to work together musically in honor of you. I love you bro. We all love you.
    See you on the other side.
    -Hecktick

  2. Glenn Nubs Morrison says

    January 26, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    You are my brother forever homie. Not a day goes by where I wish this wasn’t true. You were an inspirational person to many. Your legacy will live on. I love you bro. See you on the other side.

    Brother from another mother
    Glenn Nubs Morrison

  3. Zack says

    January 26, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    You were like my big brother bro miss you lots smile and rest up big bro ❤️❤️❤️
    Zack and Family

  4. Jamul Harris says

    January 27, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Man… so many memories we share is incredible. We could have written a book of the all the things we’ve done together since we were five. Along the way you’ve met many people that loved your company, smile, your songs, photography, inspirational and motivational words. Words can’t really express the way many are feeling but know that you touched so many lives while you were here and will continue to do so as your legacy lives on. You are a very influential person. You will definitely be one of the best friends I’ll ever have and i will remember you day by day and cherish those good memories we had until the day we meet again and can start new ones. I love you bro I’ll see you soon.. Keep shining down on us with those pearly whites.

    -Jamul

  5. Teigan says

    January 27, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    I love you forever and always. The piece of me that left with you is your’s forever. I miss you every day

  6. Olympia (lymp) says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Because of you… You help me understand why it’s important to say what you mean and actions show behind it… Meaning I do what I say and others know what I said 😄😘… Thank you… Truely a walking earth 👼 angel, now you have your wings

  7. Ariel Schleisman says

    January 29, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    This letter is for Garmin and all of his family. I didn’t know him to have friends, as he understood and accepted people for who they were and made them feel like family, because he treated them as such. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to know him for very long. But in the time I did know you Garmin, you touched my soul, gave me light, kept me safe. I remember the first time I met you, I joined you and the crew on the party bus for when they were opening for Tech at the Rave, I was the stranger and got separated. But you were the one that was my miracle that night and made sure the bus didn’t leave until I stumbled upon the parked bus while walking aimlessly lost, without a phone or money, confused, and scared in the streets of Milwaukee. It was such a blessing and you and I chatted the whole drive home, and so many times after that did we have soul bonding talks that were uplifting and inspirational. You were there for me in some of my darkest times, with the exact advice and words needed to keep me going. I am so heartbroken to hear of such an out of this world soul gone so soon!! But that’s just it. You were and are out of this world. In a place I know you deserve to be and are thriving among the peace and harmony that resided within you. I will always remember you, not for what you have done for myself or others, but because of who you are! Bless you and bless your family! Much, much love my guy! See you later!

  8. Carolyn Upchurch-Mc Innis says

    January 30, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Rest in Peace lil cousin. You will be missed. God I ask that you give his grandmother Louella father Flem children and siblings peace and strength in Jesus Name Amen

  9. Janet G-L says

    January 30, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    Teigen….I am so very sorry for your loss and subsequent suffering. Please know I am keeping you close in thought and prayer.

  10. CC3 says

    January 30, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    GMTA blood. Always. You will be missed. Love. Always.

  11. Amyah (your favorite daughter ;) says

    January 30, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    I’ll miss you daddy ❤️ And saying my goodbyes will be the hardest thing I’ve faced yet, but I’ll find peace knowing how much you loved me, and everyone of your loved ones.

  12. Kelvin P. Weatherspoon Jr (Cousin) says

    August 14, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Its been almost eight months now… And you being gone still rips me apart. Looking at pictures is not enough man. We were the first of our age group in the family. It was just me and you for the longest. But as life progressed we grew apart. I mostly feel its was my fault. I wish I could hear your voice man…. I’m sure you would have something monumental to tell everyone.

    I love Bro!

  13. Amari reed says

    December 6, 2021 at 11:55 am

    i miss you big cus loved you the most fav cus every miss you

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