Stephen "Steve" Douglas Lawson

Celebrating the Life of Stephen “Steve” Douglas Lawson

June 13, 1953 – October 12, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Douglas Lawson, 73, of Poteet, Texas, went home to be with his Lord on October 12, 2026, passing away peacefully surrounded by the immense love of his family and friends.

A Life Well-Lived

Steve’s life was a joyful testament to hard work, deep faith, and a love for his roots. Born in Poteet on June 13, 1953, to Lester Carlton Lawson, Jr. and Mabel Eva Lawson, he was a proud Poteet High School graduate. He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Texas A&I in Kingsville, but his heart always belonged to his hometown.

Steve returned to Poteet alongside his wife, Sandra Lawson, to build a beautiful life anchored in the land he loved. For decades, he poured his energy into the soil and his community as a dedicated peanut farmer and cattle rancher.

Steve's faith was the cornerstone of his life. As a long-standing, active deacon at the First Baptist Church of Poteet, he served his church family with a devoted heart and loved God immensely. To know Steve was to know a man of vibrant spirit. He was the ultimate storyteller, capturing any crowd with tales of his youth delivered with unmatched gusto and vigor. His life was filled with music; in his retirement years, his home was constantly filled with the sound of him singing happily as he worked.

His Legacy

Steve’s joy and love live on through his family:

• His children, Tracy Dunn and Gina Seiler
• His son-in-law, Scott Seiler
• His grandchildren, Avary Mendez (and husband Josh), Corbin Dunn, Sean Seiler (and wife Alejandra), and Seth Dunn
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He is reunited in heaven with his wife, Sandra Lawson; his brother, Rip Lawson; his parents, Lester and Mabel Lawson; and his Lawson and Mangum grandparents.

Services & Tributes

A celebration of Steve's life and faith will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton, Texas:

• Visitation & Remembrance: Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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  Celebration Service: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00 am, followed by a graveside service at Rutledge Cemetery in Poteet, Texas.
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To honor Steve’s legacy of giving and faith, flowers may be sent to Hurley Funeral Home, or charitable contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Poteet Missions Outreach.