Mr. Leon F. Lamson Jr.

November 20, 1939 - June 10, 2015

Leon F. Lamson, Jr. age 75 years, of Gibbstown died peacefully Wednesday June 10, 2015, in his home surrounded by his family. Leon was born in New Gretna, raised in Thorofare and moved to Gibbstown in 1956. He was a 1958 graduate of Paulsboro High School where the Yearbook read: “Leon Lamson, big and tall, really knew how to boot that ball”! After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in the Philippines. Upon his return from the service, he served his carpenter apprenticeship at DuPont Repauno Works and was a member of the Gibbstown Volunteer Fire Company. In 1967, he began his career at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1994 as General Foreman. Leon’s passion was to build and fix anything for everyone; and after a job well done, he enjoyed boating and fishing with his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lois Lamson (nee Fish) of Gibbstown; his son, Marc (and Tyra) Lamson of Narragansett, Rhode Island, his grandsons, Lee and Luke Lamson, and a large extended family. Leon was predeceased by his parents, Mildred and Leon Lamson, Sr. and his sister, Johann May. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday June 20, 2015 in Clonmell United Methodist Church, 516 West Broad St., Gibbstown. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 9:30 AM Saturday until service time in the church. Inurnment Private. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Memorial Fund of Clonmell Church, 516 W. Broad St., Gibbstown, NJ 08027 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.