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Dommie Lawless Obituary
A Life Well Lived
SHREVEPORT - Memorial services for Dommie D. Lawless, Jr. age 95, will be held at 11am Saturday, October 19th, at Mangum Memorial UMC. Services will be conducted by Rev. John Higgenbotham and Rev. William Blakely.
Dommie was born February 19, 1918 to Dommie and Ewing Kelly Lawless in Blocker, Texas. He died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Shreveport. He was raised in Elysian Fields, Texas and graduated from Elysian Fields High School where he excelled in all sports. He married the love of his life, ElJuana Grimes on October 6, 1940. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the USS Cleveland in the South Pacific. He returned to Shreveport and became a buyer for JC Penney's. He then became an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad until his retirement as General Foreman on August 6, 1982.
He was an active member of Mangum UMC, and the Parents Sunday School Class for 60 years. He cooked breakfast for the Methodist Men Service Club for over 40 years. He held numerous positions on the Board of Directors and was very instrumental in the building of the new church and Prayer Garden. Dommie coached Little League Baseball for many years where he influenced many young men's lives. He was a familiar face flipping hamburgers at the church food booth at the La. State Fair every year. He was an avid golfer with his golfing buddies, Miles Hitchcock, Larry Rice, and Donald Lee. He was also a member of the Wednesday morning Domino Group at church. He played dominoes every Friday night with his special friends, Barbara and A.C. Looney, and Pat Cathey. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Joppa Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 60 years, Eljuana, his brother Rudy, sisters, Helen Milburn, Gloria Rorex, June Abney and sister-in-law Mary Ella Lawless. His faithful companion Teddy, his dog, died two weeks before Dommie.
He leaves to cherish his memories, son Dommie L. Lawless (Sue), daughter Marsha Lawless, granddaughters, Elizabeth A. Rahm (Al), Alexandra Lawless, great granddaughter Jordan Sarah Rahm, and sister Jane Will; special son Miles Hitchcock (Linda) and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family would like to thank his loving great niece Jennifer Brown who was his caregiver, close friends, Miles Hitchcock, Steve and Patsy Lavery and Pat Cathey. A special thanks to the Willis Knighton Hospice Team nurses, Stephanie and Sheri, and aides Carla and Cynthia.
Memorials can be made to Mangum Memorial Church General Fund or to the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dommie Lawless
Arden Jemmott
October 11, 2014
My thoughts go out to Dommie and Marsha.
Laurie Kelley
October 23, 2013
My most sincere sympathy to the family of Dommie. My father and Mother, Grady Kelley, of Shreveport (grew up in Elysian Fields with Dommie) spoke very fondly and often of Dommie. Dommie's obituary was lovely and it truly sounds like he did live a very, very good life.
Charles M. Lowery
October 21, 2013
To a great and kind man...I will miss him.Everybody knows him by Coach Lawless and Miles Hitchcock as Asst Coach..I made a lot of friends on that baseball club..i will never forget those days.. he made us young men. R.I.P Coach..There is a special place for him up there.
donna rachal
October 21, 2013
marsha, my deepest condolence. when i met him over a year back and was a very kind man. i pray for you for comfort....
Callie Kent
October 19, 2013
Hugs and prayers to the Lawless family during this difficult time. He will be sadly missed.
October 18, 2013
My baseball coach, my parents neighbor and family friend. A true southern Gentleman.
Joe Land
S.A. Tx
Karen Culbertson
October 18, 2013
Marsha and family, Dommie will always be special to our family and hearts. He lived the silent servants life. I was always amazed that he knew how everyone in the church drank their coffee and could have their cup of coffee waiting for them almost the moment they walked through the door! I love the story Dad Culbertson tells of when he took my grandson to visit him. Dommie asked if he wanted candy and Michael told him no, it wasn't good for him and he would prefer broccoli. Dad C said that tickled Dommie and he laughed about it often. Big smile to my heart! He was a gentle giant. He showed us how to serve, laugh and love. He will be greatly missed.
Karen Smith Ogden
October 17, 2013
I remember the first time I went to youth group in the 7th grade and going through the hamburger line. There was Mr. Dommie serving with a smile on his face and always a kind word. I know my Dad always loved played golf with Dommie. My sympathy goes out to Dommie and Marsha.
Dana Johnston
October 17, 2013
Was so sad to hear about Dommie. I know he is at rest and at peace. He is hanging out with the Mangum gang! I always will have fond memories of his smile, humor and his great personality. RIP Mr Dommie till we meet again.
October 17, 2013
I played little league baseball for Mr. lawless over 50 years ago for the Church team. What a positive influence on me and many other young men. What a grand life he lived and a tribute to his family and friends.
Ken Johnson
San Antonio, Texas
LaTasha Wilkins
October 17, 2013
Marsha, my prayers go out to you and your family for truly he was a wonderful man and lived a fabulous life. He was so spiffy and fun to listen to and hear stories that Pat would tell about the Friday night games you all played. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Be strong in the Lord knowing he fought a good fight..Now laid up for him is a reward of eternity..
TERI ERWIN
October 17, 2013
I have known Mr. Lawless for my entire life going on 57 years and always remembered how he greeted everyone at church. If you were a member or a visitor he always greeted you with the love of Christ, his light that glowed reflected his faith and trust in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This will be one person that will truly be missed. When Mr. Lawless stands infront of Our Lord and Savior he will be told "Well done my good and faithful servent". Rest in peace and know you will truly be missed.
Rusty Yarbrough
October 17, 2013
We in the Yarbrough family were saddened to learn that Dommie passed away. Mother and I talked about those days at the La. State Fair Mangum booth and Dommie making those good hamburgers. He coached Gary, my brother, in Little League Baseball and was a good friend of my Dad, Donald, who is no longer with us.
Marsha, our thoughts and prayers are with with you and the rest of the family. May you take comfort in how loved your dad was by so many.
George & Yvonne Jones
October 17, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss. My mother Doris Jones, and Mr. Dommie had many great conversations during their years together at Mangum. God Bless all of you at this very sad time.
Doug & Lucia Young
October 17, 2013
We all new the Lawless family years ago and Mr. Lawless was a great guy and role model. Our prayers go out to the family.
October 17, 2013
Marsha, our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your Brother and Family.
Stan & Gayle Stacey
August 2013
Mary Lynn Ruzzamenti
October 17, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Dommie Leon and the rest of this gentle man's family.
Dwayne Morris
October 16, 2013
I'm going to miss "Coach" Lawless so much. It's hard to think of a week that goes by that he doesn't cross not only my mind but others too. He will be truly missed for his dedication, unselfishness, and his love of life. We have lost a great man that many people admired. I Love you dearly "Coach", Rest well.
Arden Jemmott
October 16, 2013
I just recently made contact with our Fair Park Classmate Dommie and my thoughts go out to the entire family for the loss of their Dad.And as a fellow Navy Vet I salute his service to our Country
Mike Green
October 16, 2013
Dommie was a great and faithful man. He was a good friend to my Dad, Pat Green. I remember how great he was to be around as a kid hanging around the ICRR in Bossier City 50 years ago.
Dede Lowery
October 16, 2013
Truly a life well lived, Dommie was always there for anyone who needed anything especially his church friends, he loved his church and the people who were part of it. I have known Dommie and his family my whole life and I truly adored him, Mangum will not be the same without him. My prayers go out to Dommie and Marsha and the rest of his family he was a one of a kind and will be missed so much. We love you Dommie Rest in Peace
Gil Nash
October 16, 2013
Will always remember Dommie and your mom for the love,kindness, and friendship to my parents, Mary Ann and Leon. I know both of you take joy in the life he had.
October 16, 2013
He was a very special person. Really enjoyed being his neighbor.
June
Bobby Horton
October 16, 2013
I'm going to miss very much the times I got spend with DD!! He and his family were very special to me and my family! Say Hi to my Mom and Dad for me and I'll see all of you when God calls me Home!! I Love You Dommie Lawless!!
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
October 16, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Dommie D. Lawless, Jr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Dommie. And to Dommie it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Navy. Dommie, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, Generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Dommie's family and loved ones.
Bobby L. Williams, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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