Daniel Joseph Lawson, age 73, of Maryville, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  He was a member of Piney Level Church, veteran of the U.S. Army, worked at Kerns Bakery and loved wood working, fishing, his family and being at home.   Preceded in death by parents, Beulah and Willie Lawson; sister Sue LeQuire and infant daughter, Michelle Lawson.  Survivors include his sons and daughter in law, Daniel William and Jennifer Lawson and Joseph Edward Lawson; grandson, Joshua William Lawson.  Special thanks to special friends, Homer and Janie.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's.  Graveside service and interment will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Piney Level Cemetery.  Family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org