LAWSON - John R. Jr., of Hicksville, on August 12, 2009. Beloved husband of Nuvaire. Loving father of John, Greg and Todd. Fond brother of Lynn Baker and Viola Gorney. Cherished grandfather of Steven Belmont. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday from 2-5 and 7-9:30pm at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in memory of John Lawson Jr.