Robert Benjamin Lawson Jr., 78, of Gloucester, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.

He was born in Hampton, and was a retired waterman.

Survivors include his wife, Susan C. Lawson; his children, Robert J. Lawson, Kevin Lawson, Michelle Lawson Ramsey, Sherry Lawson, Melody Haury; half-brother, Donald Lawson; half-sister, Cathy Lester, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private.

Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, is in charge of arrangements.