Terrance Wayne Lawson, "Terry, Sambo" was born on July 8, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jesse and Christine Lawson. He passed away on May 29, 2024, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 72 years.

Terry graduated high school in Birch Tree, Missouri, in May of 1969. On August 3, 1973, he was united in marriage to Brenda Wallace and to this union two children were born, Terri Michelle and Jessica Renea.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Christine Lawson; mother-in-law, Merrell Wallace; numerous brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and best friend, Gerald Randolph.

Survivors include his two children Sis (Tim) and Jess (Jason); grandchildren, Brittany (Joe), Austin (Sarah), Jesse, Terra, Owen, and Evan; nine great-grandchildren; bonus children, Angie (Bill) and Kevin (Kristie); brother, Ronnie (Kathy); sister, Sharon (Jimmy); numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; along with TONS of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly; and his extended church family. He was baptized on July 14, 2019.

Sambo made many friends throughout the years working in the sawmill industry. He never met a stranger and would tell the biggest stories, some of which we still don't know if it was all true or if parts were made up. He also loved to hunt and fish.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at New Testament Church of Jesus Christ, Winona, Missouri, with Troy McAfee and Alfred Price officiating, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Winona. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9-11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will be in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.