Thomas Kelly Lawton Sr.
Thomas Kelly Lawton Sr., 65, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 31, 2007, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Wideman Lawton for 42 years.
Born Dec. 24, 1941, in Willington, S.C., he was the son of the late Reginald and Mary Maddox Lawton. He was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran. Tom was a self-employed insurance agent and was a member of Temple Baptist Church, where he was very active in the Spanish ministry. He was also a dedicated member of Gideon International, Amherst Camp and believed in helping others in any way he could. Tom was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Thomas Kelly Lawton Jr. and wife, Denise, of Elon; a sister, Betty Jean Wideman of Cumming, Ga.; two grandchildren, Thomas Kelly Lawton III and Katherine Faye Lawton; other relatives; and many friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007, at Temple Baptist Church by the Rev. J.D. Surbaugh Jr. Interment with military honors will take place in Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider the Temple Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideon International.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit, www.whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, 3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572, (434) 929-5712, is assisting the family.

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Published by The News & Advance from Jun. 1 to Jun. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Lawton

11 Entries

Belinda Johnson

June 26, 2007

Elaine,
I am so glad that I took the time to call Tom when he was on my mind, the day before he went to be with the Lord. God put it on my heart to call my buddy. He will be missed but I know that he is no longer in pain and that comforts me. I know he's having grits with a really ripe tomato with God! Love you and take care.

Christie Sloan

June 15, 2007

Dear Elaine, Tommy Jr, Denise and family. I just found out about Tommy Sr.'s passing from Jamie Sheffield today 6/15. Jim and I send our wishes and prayers for your comfort and peace in knowing that Tom is in God's loving care. Our best regards for you and the family. Christie and Jim Sloan

Bobby & Michelle Bailey

June 7, 2007

Elaine: Bobby and I are both deeply saddened by Tommy's passing. We pray that God will give you peace and love through this time. We love you and miss you.

Brenda Mainer

June 7, 2007

Mrs. Lawton, I am so sorry to here about Mr. Lawtons passing. You, Tommy Jr, Denise, Thomas and Katherine are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Ya,
Brenda

Denton & Jo Ann Headrick

June 5, 2007

We were shocked to learn of Tom's passing. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Sev & Patricia Sunseri

June 5, 2007

With heartfelt sympathy to Elaine and surviving relatives. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you all.

Judy Frey

June 4, 2007

I was heartbroken to learn of Toms's death. He was a very special and much loved person and will be missed by all of us. My prayers are with you in this difficult time. Please feel free to call on me anytime. It would be an honor to be of assistance to you in any was possible.

Etta Waller(CS LGH)

June 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kyle Baldwin

June 3, 2007

I weep with you in the lost of your husband. I know how it is to lose a spouse. It's hard, and I know. But Praise the Lord,I rejoice with you knowing where he is today, at home with the LORD. Tom was a good man that loved the Lord, and I'll miss him. He always had a special smile for everyone,and I dont beleive he ever met a stranger. I admire him for his ministry he had at Temple.I know those guys will miss him.
I'll be remembering each of you in prayer. Each of you have a lot of wonderful memories, and those memories along with your friends, and most of all, the Lord will help you during this time. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. God bless...

Clyde Mawyer, Jr.

June 2, 2007

I was very saddened to see Tom's obituary moments ago. I knew he had health difficulties but didn't realize they had progressed so far. I served with him during my time in the Amherst Gideon Camp and knew him to be passionate in his endeavers to reach people for Christ. God had given him a special love for our Hispanic neighbors and I know they will miss him and the efforts he made to help them. I sincerely extend my prayers and sympathy to Elaine and their family.

Love in Him
Clyde

Rhonda Buck

June 2, 2007

Dear Elaine, Tom, Denise, Thomas,and Katherine,

I will miss Mr. Lawton's firm and steady handshake, because to me it represented the genuine man that he is. You have our heartfelt prayers and God's promise of eternal life. May He, the great Comforter, bring you exactly what you need today and forever as you remember Tom Lawton, Sr. He is the real deal and we loved him.

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