Boda Lawson Obituary

KINGSPORT - Rev. Boda Lee Lawson, 78, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

He was born July 4, 1944, in Scott County, VA to the late William and Hazel Benton Lawson.

Boda was a loving and caring Christian gentleman. He was the Assistant Pastor at New Melody Church in Duffield, VA and actively shared his faith with family, friends and co-workers.

He enjoyed carving, sculptures, painting, engraving, making crafts, carpentry, hunting and fishing. Boda had authored four books.

Boda was in law enforcement for thirty-seven years and retired as Chief Deputy with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department where he received numerous awards.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, National Sheriff's Association, and graduated from the F.B.I. Academy where he was a special agent. Boda was also a member of the Masons and Gideon's International.

In addition to his parents, Boda was preceded in death by his mom, Ruby Lawson; brother, Glen Lawson; infant sister, Goldie Lawson; stepdaughter, Tina Daniels; sister, Doris Lawson.

Those left to cherish Boda's memory are his daughters, Leea Deann Sensabaugh (Paul) and Deanna Lee Cassidy (Chuck); nine siblings; grandchildren, Greg Christian, Logan Smith and Leanne Madison (Cass); great-grandchildren, Graham "Eli" Christian, Bayleigh Grace Christian, Olivia Riley Madison and Brooklyn Madison; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 1, 2023, 11:00 am until 12:45 pm in the funeral home chapel.

A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Mike Hackler officiating.

Honors will be accorded by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department.

Graveside Service will follow at the Benton Family Cemetery, Duffield, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com

The care of Boda Lee Lawson and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.