Overlijdensbericht en herinneringsplaats van

Jimmy Lawton

10-06-193629-04-2017
      In loving memory

      Jimmy Lawton (Jimmy Dwaine DeGraw) passed away on 29 April 2017 in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, with his family by his side. Jimmy had a long successful career in country music, entertaining around the world.
      Jim was born in Taloga, Oklahoma, USA on 10 June 1936. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Melvin and Verda DeGraw, brothers Carter and Don and sister Jean Delight.

      Jimmy leaves behind his wife Caroline, their son Jason, his daughters Patty and Tina, his grandchildren Shelley, Lyndsey, Zoe and great grand children Anoek and Jasper.

      His career as a country (and gospel) music artist began in the United States, in California, then Las Vegas, Nevada, after which he moved to Europe. He toured around the world, often together with his ‘Hot Beaver Band’ (later: Stratcat).

      Jimmy is loved and missed by many. For all those joining in our sorrow, please also join us in celebrating Jimmy’s new life in a glorious heaven, where he is singing in the light of God’s love.

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      • Innige deelneming aan Jimmy Lawton
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        Innige deelneming gewenst aan de familie,vrienden,nabestaanden en veel sterkte in deze moeilijke dagen. Wouter-jean Libbrecht uit Waregem,België

        Wouter Jean - Waregem,België
        6 mei 2017

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      • Gedicht
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        Memories keep the one you loved
        close to you in spirit and thought
        and always in your heart
        today and forever

        Heel veel sterkte,
        Mike en Thea Smeets

        Thea - Hoogland
        5 mei 2017

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      • Gipsy horses ranch , belgium
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        So sorry to hear that jimmy passed away .
        He was such a great person and friend. I made a lot of good and crazy memories with him.


        William Henry Dougan
        One day we will ride again

        william henry - westerlo
        5 mei 2017

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        Mieke

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        Mieke - Antwerpen

        5 mei 2017

      • To all his family
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        We feel blessed to have met Jimmy at his Granddaughters wedding. A grand man with gentle ways. A man who made a history for himself with music. Our hearts go out to his wife, children, grandchildren and all who loved him RIP. Love Cilla, Bob and family. XXXX❤️

        Cilla and Bob - United Kingdom
        5 mei 2017

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        Lucien

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        Lucien - Nutstraat 18 - 3830 Wellen - Belgie

        5 mei 2017

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        yvo - 3001 heverlee belgium

        5 mei 2017

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        Vergeet Jimmy nooit r.i.p


        Jeff - Gerststraat 52
        5 mei 2017

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      • My teacher on stage
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        I've met you a couple of times ago.
        We often play at the same time and the same place.
        One day I ask you : Jimmy if sometimes you need someone to open your act
        I'll be there.
        Instead of this we perform together sometimes in France and Belgium.
        Today I'm sad to close your act on earth but I'm sure I will here from you soon near God with your white banjo and your harp. Rest in peace. Jim
        Sundie

        Sundie - Jemeppe-sur-Meuse
        5 mei 2017

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      • To know him, was to love him
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        Jimmy rest in peace :

        To know know know him
        Is to love love love him
        Just to see that smile
        Makes my life worthwhile

        To know know know him
        Is to love love love him
        And I do
        And I do
        And I do

        Oh I'll be good to him
        I'll bring joy to him oh oh
        Everyone says there'll come a day
        When I'll walk alongside of him

        To know know know him
        Is to love love love him
        And I do
        I really do
        And I do

        Why can't he see?
        How blind here he be?
        Someday he'll see
        That he was meant just for me, oh oh oh oh

        To know know know him
        Is to love love love him
        Just to see that smile
        Makes my life worthwhile

        To know know know him
        Is to love love love him
        And I do
        I really do
        And I do

        Angelique, Adryan, Youp, Thijs en mijn moeder Ria Verkooijen

        Adryan - Tilburg
        5 mei 2017

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