Photo courtesy of James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation
Charleston, South Carolina
Sep 4, 1926 – Oct 4, 2019 (Age 93)
Lloyd 'Mac' McLawhorn, Jr. 93, widower of Agnes Mae McLawhorn and a Retired WWII Chief Boatswain’s Mate, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2019, with his family by his side.
The relatives and friends of Lloyd McLawhorn, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday afternoon at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home.
Lloyd was born on September 4, 1926, in Ayden, North Carolina, a son of Loyd L. McLawhorn and Minnie Mae Mills McLawhorn. He grew up on a farm in North Carolina and was drafted into the US Navy at the age of 19. After serving 22 years in the military he retired and went to work for The Post and Courier as a Distribution Manager, from which he retired and enjoyed “retired life.”
Lloyd was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an avid golfer, once named the “Road Runner” on the course. Lloyd enjoyed shrimping, outdoor work, spending time with family and friends, traveling, wood crafting and hunting. He served as a deacon at the Essex Village Church of Christ in Charleston for over 40 years.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Mae McLawhorn and two daughters, Debbie Picallo and Cindy Platt. He is survived by his two sons, Rudy McLawhorn (Sharon) of Dorchester, SC and Stephen McLawhorn (Peggy) of Summerville, SC; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agape Hospice of Summerville, 374 Myers Road, Summerville, SC 29483 in his honor.
Read MoreMr. McLawhorn and I bonded when he was a patient at Hallmark Healthcare. He would sit with me near my desk and tell me all about himself. He was very special to me. I only just now saw that he had passed and I feel so bad that I didn't know about it. He will forever have a special place in my heart. Steve and Peggy, I send my condolences. I did go to Hospice House to see him and that was special for me.
Carol Busam
April 06, 2020 | Summerville, SC | Friend
Bud was another brother to me. He and Agnes were two of the most special people I ever knew. They were so good to my Mama and she loved them like her own. If given a choice for a brother & sister they certainly would have been mine. I loved them both and know they are happy in heaven together.
Ruby Arnold
October 09, 2019 | Ayden, NC | Sister
Another veteran that has completed his last patrol and moved on to his reward. Keeping the family in my prayers.
Gary Luther
October 09, 2019 | Inman, SC | Friend
Mac will most definitely be missed by so many
He was a unique individual who quickly became special to so many. Thank you for allowing us to take care of your loved one. We are blessed to have been able to do so, and that you trusted us with this very special veteran. I am son sorry for your loss, but know that together your family can make it through anything. Sending LTC.
Marlena
October 07, 2019 | Sunday, SC | Friend
Keeping the McLawhorn family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Newman
October 07, 2019 | SUMMERVILLE, SC
In 1970 I got a job in the Post & Courier circulation department and worked there for one year. Mr. McLawhorn was kind and patient with all of us new employees. I did not see him again until 2010 when I accompanied my own father, a WWII veteran, on an Honor Flight to Washington, DC. At the orientation I immediately recognized Mr. McLawhorn for he had not changed a bit. Those guys did not age, no wrinkles. I knew he would not remember me but he pretended he did. My own Dad died in late...
October 07, 2019
As a friend of Mac's brother Wesley "Mac",we met Mac on a number of occasions. He was alway kind and generous and a joy to spend time with. We don't believe in all our years that we have ever met anyone with a better sense of humor. No matter how you were feeling, he had you laughing and happy within minutes. He was a great man!! He will be missed but we are sure that he is a happy man joining the love of his life, Agnes, in heaven. May they both rest in peace with our good...
October 06, 2019
Mac was my mother's neighbor for many years. He and Agnes watched over Mom and made sure she was doing well. He was the best...........a fine navy retired veteran and always a gentleman. RIP and fair winds and following seas.
Steven J Oxler, MD
October 06, 2019
Mr Mac was like my 2nd Dad at the Post and Courier back in the early 80s, he took me under his wing from a kid off the street and had the faith in me to be a District Manager over a small area then one of the biggest areas in the state, i have long since left but have never forgotten about how he has shaped my life, always positive always understanding, So surely will miss my Friend and his warm special direction he gave me in life, A True Angel
October 06, 2019