Timothy L. ‘Tim’ Lawhon, age 58, of Gallipolis, died Thursday, August 9, 2007 at St. Mary’s medical Center in Huntington. Born March 23, 1949 in Logan, Ohio. He was the son of the late Herman Lawhon, and Margree Locke Lawhon of Gallipolis.
In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by his wife, Regina K. ‘Jeanie’ Williams Lawhon, who he married on September 1, 1984. Five Children, Jennifer (Dean) McDonald, Heather (Curtis) Casto, Jari K. Smith, and Bethany Lawhon (Travis Wamsley) all of Gallipolis, and Eric (Paula) Clary of North Carolina. Six Grandchildren, Nicholas Watson, Jessica Halley, Elijah Smith, Michaela and Wyatt Clary, and Mackenzi McDonald. Two Brothers, Marc (Deb) Lawhon of Gallipolis, and Larry (Molly) Lawhon of North Carolina. Several Nieces and Nephews, and many, many friends.
Tim was a 1967 graduate of Kyger Creek High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, and was Honorable discharged after 4 years of service. He was a boiler operator for Century Aluminum where he had worked for over 34 years. He was an active member and Past Exalted Ruler of Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107, and was also an active member of VFW Post #4464.
Tim lived a very full life, and he took every opportunity to help and be of service to others, whether it was his country, his family, his job or his friends, he was always there and never expected anything in return. This extended even after death, by Tim being an organ donor; he could do a final act of service to help others.
He touched so many lives in his short time here; he will be deeply missed by his family as well as everyone who knew him.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM. Tuesday August 14, 2007 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home, with Pastor Larry Fisher officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Hope at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. and 5:00 – 8:00 PM.
In keeping with the families wishes the casket will be closed.
Elks Memorial Services will be conducted at 8:00 PM. Monday at the funeral home. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Service Detail.
Immediately following the committal service at the cemetery, everyone is invited to a time of food and fellowship upstairs, at the Gallipolis Elks Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.
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