Michael R. Lawson, age 49, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a gentle giant to his family and all who knew him. He was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and Chattanooga Tech. Survivors include his father Bill Lawson and his mother, Louise Lawson both of Cleveland; one sister, Victoria Caldwell and husband Eric Caldwell and one brother, Scotty Lawson all of Cleveland; nieces and nephews: Angel Marie Lawson, Taylor Scott Lawson, Bettina Christine Ingram, Jason Michael McIntosh, Ryan Tyler Caldwell and Casey Colman Caldwell and several aunts and uncles also survive Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2010 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Reverend Herbert Fansler officiating. His family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Lawson family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.