Mr. Ernest Lawson, better known to family and friends as "Preacher," entered into eternal rest, Wednesday January 3, 2018 at Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital, Demopolis, Alabama.  Graveside services for Mr. Ernest "Preacher" Lawson were held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.  at Lawson Memorial Cemetery, Hwy 80 East, Gallion, AL. Rev. Phillip White, Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist  Church, Gallion, AL presided. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC entrusted with arrangements.