Raymond L. Lawless, 86 of Colonial Heights died Tuesday, September 16, 2008. He was a native of Stuart, VA. and the son of the late Daniel H. and Annice Walker Lawless. Mr. Lawless was the owner of Mid Cities Gas in Chester. He is survived by his spouse, Pat Willis, three daughters, Susan Pron of Chesterfield, Brenda Jessie of Powhatan and Gloria Lowery of Chesterfield, a son, Steven Lawless of Florida, two brothers, Stoneman Lawless of Martinsville, VA and Adolphus Lawless of Stuart VA., two step daughters, Terri and Patsy Willis both of Chesterfield, thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, visitation to follow. The Rev. Raleigh Nunnally will officiate. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 19, 2008 2:00 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Stuart VA. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.