Carson Ramsey Lawless, 73, of Russell Springs, KY passed away at his home on Friday, February 17, 2023. Born December 28, 1949 in Glasgow, KY, he was a son of the late William Carson and Opal Kathleen Ramsey Lawless.
Carson was a United States Army Veteran and a paratrooper of the 101stAirborne Division, with over 200 jumps in his military career. He was a salesman for John Deere farm equipment for more than 40 years. Carson was a member of the Caretakers Riding Club, and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle for charity, while raising money for worthy causes. He was also a farmer, and a well-known farrier in the community. Carson was a big-hearted man that loved his family and all those lucky enough to be part of his life. He was a good father to his children and a good “Pa” to his grandchildren. Carson was the type of person that never met a stranger. For those that knew him, he was a living legend. For those that didn’t, they missed an opportunity to gain a lifelong friend.
SURVIVORS:
3 daughters: Sunni Gayle (Craig) Leach, Cristal (Terry) McClister, and Dawnlyn (Mike) Stamper all of Russell Springs
1 son: Justin (Magan) Sullivan of Russell Springs
2 sisters: Carol Lane of Richmond and Judith McDaniel of St. Louis, Missouri
12 grandchildren: Bethany Carr, Haley Cook, Seth Carr, Ethan McClister, Brandon Leach, Erin Bell, Joseph McDowell, Elizabeth Stamper, Kayln Fair, Alyanna Fair, Kyle Carr, and Jordan Carr
3 great-grandchildren: Gabriel Rios, Jaxon Bell, and Brylee Bell
Special friend: Sandra Biven
In addition to his parents, Carson was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Carol Browning Lawless, who passed away September 9, 2019 and a brother-in-law, Harold Lane.
Funeral Service: 1:00 PM CST Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Carnes and Bro. Kenny Kimbler officiating.
Following the service, the Caretakers Riding Club and the Motorcycle Hearse of Kentucky will lead the procession, and transport Mr. Lawless to his interment at Wolford Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by the Russell County Honor Guard.
Visitation: 5:00 to 8:00 PM CST Monday, February 20, 2023 and after 8:00 AM CST on Tuesday
Pallbearers: Seth Carr, Justin Sullivan, Ethan McClister, Brandon Sheehan, Brandon Leach, and Jack Hadley
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Caretakers Riding Club, c/o Mike Berry, 213 Dogwood Hollow Road, Jamestown, KY 42629 or Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Funeral arrangements for Carson Lawless are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
