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James Lawry Obituary
James W. Lawry Sr., 91, of Houston, passed away peacefully, at 5:33 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, in his home. He was born December 21, 1930, in West Homestead, a son of the late Richard H. and Mary Rebecca White Lawry.
Mr. Lawry attended Calhoun Jr. High School, then proudly served with the United States Army Air Corps in the 11th Airborne division.
He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America and had been employed as maintenance supervisor at Mesta Machine Corporation prior to his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking and his four cats.
Mr. Lawry was a sober member of A.A. for 47 years, where he was very active, sponsoring and helping many over the years. He resided in Houston for the past 27 years and was Methodist by faith.
On May 19, 1996, at Cooks Forest, he married his best friend and wife, Karen Gruber, who survives. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Cindy (Mario) Skaruppa, Diane (Pix) Hughes, Jeff (Sue) Agnew, James Agnew, Mary Agnew, James W. Lawry Jr. and wife Linda, Richard H. Lawry; 20 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Lawry was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased, in addition to his patents, are his son, David A. Lawry; and his siblings, Dick, Ester, George, Robert and Dot.
Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m., the time of celebration of life services, Sunday, April 24, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Interment will be private.
To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
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