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Thomas Kirk Lawton Jr.

1950 - 2019

BORN

1950

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun Street

Charleston, South Carolina

Thomas Lawton Obituary

Thomas Kirk Lawton, Jr. Charleston - Thomas Kirk Lawton, Jr., 68, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Donna Enrietti Lawton entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 17, 2019. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019 in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Grahamville, 2718 Bees Creek Road at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Grahamville Cemetery. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Thomas was born November 4, 1950 in Ridgeland, South Carolina, son of the late Thomas Kirk Lawton and Margaret Heyward Lawton. He was a graduate of The Citadel, Class of 1973 and a retired Merchant Mariner with Exxon Mobile Shipping Company. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Donna; two sons: Thomas Graham Lawton (Erin) and Samuel Walker Lawton all of Charleston, SC; two brothers; Samuel D. Lawton (Kay) and William Lee Lawton both of Ridgeland, SC; and grandchild, Alex Lawton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2019.

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Donna

February 23, 2019

I love you, sweet man.

Forever yours faithfully,

Janice Baeten

February 23, 2019

Donna I am so sorry to hear about Tom! He had such a warm and fun personality and will be greatly missed. I will be keeping you and the boys in my prayers. I hope to see you sometime soon.

Fr. Tim Shillcox

February 22, 2019

God be good to you forever, Tom!
God bless those who love you most!
I'm grateful our paths crossed at Holy Cross!
Your old pastor old friend,
Father Tim

Ouida Dell

February 22, 2019

I was a classmate of Thomas. I am so sorry for your loss. I know your pain. We met just briefly at the cemetery. I will send you copies of the pictures I have of Thomas. ❤

Cheryl Able Shofner

February 22, 2019

My deepest sympathy to Thomas's family. I was a classmate at Ridgeland High School, Class of 1969.

N H

February 22, 2019

I never got the pleasure of meeting Mr. Lawton but have worked with his son for the past few years. I could not have asked for a better co-worker or friend. Mr. Lawton was clearly a wonderful husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. My deepest condolences to the entire Lawton family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy Kison

February 21, 2019

Donna, my deepest sympathy. Ginger sent me an email and I was shocked. May the Lord wrap you in comfort and peace. Love you! Nancy June

Susan Long

February 21, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I haven't seen Thomas since the year we left Ridgeland High, I have fond memories of him.
Since both our last names began with the letter L, we were close together anytime we were placed in alphabetical order. Thomas's laugh and smile were contagious, which made waiting in lines much more pleasant.

Sam Mock

February 21, 2019

Sam and Lee, so sorry for your loss. Thomas was huge man in my memory book. Love to his family.

Barry and Pam Cook

February 20, 2019

Thinking of you all at this time, your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

February 20, 2019

Offering my sincere condolences to the Lawton
Family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain you in this time of sorrow.-Isaiah 61:1,2

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Memorial Events
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Feb

21

Service

2:00 p.m.

The Church of the Holy Trinity

2718 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland, SC

Funeral services provided by:

J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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