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Lawrence Atwood, Sr. Obituary
Lawrence Eldon Atwood, Sr., age 86, of Wellston, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1935 at home in Byer, Ohio to the late Ernest E. Atwood and Pearl Marie Betts Atwood. Lawrence was a 1953 graduate of Wellston High School. He was proud to be a Veteran of the United States Navy and always enjoyed his ship reunions. Lawrence was a COTA bus driver in Columbus for 30 years before retiring with his wife to Ray, Ohio. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and watching THE Ohio State Buckeyes, but spending time with his family was his greatest pleasure. Lawrence was a loving man with a funny personality and was faithful in all aspects of life. He was a beloved member of the Wellston Church of God, and an active, well-respected member of the community. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jeanette Ruth (Reed) Atwood; 5 children, Penny Bobo of Wellston, Lawrence Atwood, Jr. (Karen) of Powell; Fran Carter (Bill) of Byer, Mike Atwood of Wellston and Melinda Petersen (Dave) of Eugene, OR; along with 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tim; granddaughter, Randi; son-in-law, David Bobo; and 9 siblings. Calling hours will be Friday, September 24th from 4 to 8 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Benson officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.
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Bruce Conley
September 25, 2021
Have be friends of the Atwood family for years. The years have come and gone a have lost touch with many of the family. "Snipe" will missed but never forgotten. My condolences to the family. May God for all peace, comfort and strength.
Christy Johnston
September 24, 2021
So sorry to hear of Lawrence Atwood’s passing. He will be missed.
Cindy Mitchell
September 24, 2021
Sorry for your loss . Bertha Lee and the Mitchell family.
Rose Elkins
September 23, 2021
Sorry to hear of Brother Atwood’s passing.
He was a good man always so happy and up beat. He will be missed
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Dolly Keplar
September 23, 2021
Sister Atwood. I am sorry for your loss, prayers for comfort in the coming days and weeks
Tony Fuentes
September 22, 2021
Although we did not serve on the Ault together, you were in every way a great, wonderful and fun shipmate to me and all of us Ault Shipmates at our reunion. I always looked forward to seeing you and loved all the fun things you said and did, like saying we should have reunion in Minnesota in January. I enjoyed our telephone conversations when you asked how your friends in Texas we’re doing. I miss you.
Amy & Bill Letts
September 21, 2021
Sorry for your loss , may God give you strength & comfort.
Thomas Fannin
September 21, 2021
Great man. Loved him dearly.
Connie Holsinger
September 21, 2021
You were one of my closest friends from the center I will miss you so much. I hope they have chair volleyball in heaven if not you start it and show them how it's done
Frieda and Lawrence Camp
September 21, 2021
Lawrence and I were so sorry to hear of Brother Atwood's passing. Our loss is Heaven's gain, fore we know the loved the Lord.
Pat Knight
September 21, 2021
Only knew you a little, but loved you a lot.
Dan Waugh
September 21, 2021
Lawrence was a great friend. One of the nicest people I knew. He will be missed.
Kirt Ward
September 21, 2021
You couldn't ask for a better neighbor. I will miss our chats on the back porch, over the fence and in Gene's garage. We may have to leave the recliner in Gene's garage sitting empty in your honor. Rest in Peace Tin Can Sailor as the Sunset Drive Gang mourn the loss of a dear friend.
Clifford and Sandra Bartlett
September 21, 2021
Lawrence was always a fun and loving uncle. I will miss him greatly.
Tim Gillis
September 21, 2021
I was on the USS Ault DD 698 Destroyer with him. I really liked Woody. Always joyful.
A very good friend.
Kathy Humphreys Burgett
September 21, 2021
Sorry for your loss.My mother Dolores Humphreys was Friends with them
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Sep
24
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
McWilliams Funeral Home - Wellston125 East 1st Street, Wellston, OH 45692
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