Mr. Hoyte Lawler Obituary in Rome at F.K. Jones Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Hoyte Lawler

Hoyte Derrel "Woody" Lawler passed away peacefully at his residence January 14, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born in Rome, GA on August 23, 1937, to R.C. Lawler and Ruby Clyde Lawler.

He was a graduate of Coosa High School and served in the United States Army. He was employed by Norfolk Southern Railway until his retirement in 2000.

He was proceeded in death by his mother, Ruthie Clyde Lawler in 1987; his father, R.C. Lawler in 1997; his son, Joe Highfield in 2021, and his wife, Vickie Lawler in 2022.

He leaves behind two sisters and two brothers, Gail Neal, Sheila (Buddy) Stephens, Lafayne Lawler, and Dwight (Shelia) Lawler; three daughters, Denise Lawler, Terri Lawler, and Katrina Johnson; one son, James Haney, and a step son Eddie Payne; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

The family would like to say a special a special thank you to Tapestry Hospice for making his dream come true of going home, so he could pass away with his loved ones in peace

A Memorial Celebration for Mr. Hoyte Lawler will be held Friday, January 20, 2023 at 3 pm in the Chapel of F. K. Jones Funeral Home.

Please keep the family lifted in prayer.

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Family: My thoughts and prayers to each of you in the passing of Bro Woody. I worked at Inman Yards, Ga, NSRR for 29 years and knew Woody from his service at the yard. Nice man and worked the trains . God bless and comfort each of you. Resp, Wendell O. Rakestraw, Retired NSRR Clerk, Centre, Al

I loved Woody he was a great man. He always called me queanner

Uncle Woody will be greatly missed.

"Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love." - XU