William Albert Lawhon passed on to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Shreveport, LA. He was born on August 9, 1934 to Lonnie and Paulene Lawhon of Texarkana, who preceded him in death along with a daughter, Julie Ann Evans.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Patsy; daughter Darla Strand of Arlington, TX; granddaughters Rachel Salgoda of Bossier City, LA and Christa Reed of Austin, TX; 2 great-grandchildren Lewis and Julieanna,
Mr. Lawhon proudly served is country with the Army National Guard. He was a Shriner, a member of the Scottish Rites Temple, the Masonic Lodge, and the Elks Lodge. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Shreveport but attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mansfield, which was closer to home.
Due to Covid 19, services will be announced and held at a later date at East Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, AR with full military honors in a traditional Catholic service.
He will truly be missed by all that knew him.
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4