David Alan Lawton

1965 - 2023

David Alan Lawton obituary, 1965-2023, Columbus, MS

David Alan Lawton

1965 - 2023

BORN

1965

DIED

2023

David Lawton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 17, 2023.

David Alan Lawton, 57, of Caledonia, MS passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home.


Services have not been scheduled at this time.  Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.


Mr. Lawton was born on July 31, 1965, to Ann Barksdale Cumberland and Kenneth Charles Lawton, in Panama City, FL.  He was one of those guys who never met a stranger and was always ready with some good advice.  Music and playing drums were his passion, as well as fishing.  He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Lawton and Carl Cumberland.


David is survived by his wife – Cori White Lawton; son – Charles (Shelby) Al Lawton, daughter – Alika White; grandchildren – Roland Lawton, Audrey Lawton, and Perry Lawton; mother – Ann Barksdale Cumberland; and sisters Deborah Owens and Connie Wood.


Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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January 22, 2023

Austin Cooke posted to the memorial.

January 21, 2023

Mike Rush posted to the memorial.

January 20, 2023

Scarlet Dove posted to the memorial.

Austin Cooke

January 22, 2023

RIP my friend, a lot of great memories were made growing up,

Mike Rush

January 21, 2023

We go way back Dave, and have good memories of our childhood days in the neighborhood, give our shadow 4 legged friend fred and big hug.
Rest in peace brother

Scarlet Dove

January 20, 2023

My sincere sympathy to Al and his beautiful family to Ann Cumberland, and to Cori Lawton will miss David. Know that he is in the presence of the Lord takes away the sting of his death.

Hennie McCutcheon

January 19, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jamie Barksdale

January 17, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Rest peacefully!

Farley Shaw

January 17, 2023

RIP brother

ROBERT DENNISON

January 17, 2023

May Dave R.I.P. A good man he was....

Steve Jenkins

January 17, 2023

Brother we had some really good times running in the 80's. Rest in peace my friend.

Barbara Sanders

January 17, 2023

You will be missed going to miss you. R,I,P.

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