Obituary of James W. Lawyer

Bedford – James W. Lawyer, 70, of Bedford, died at 10:35 am on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Johnson’s Christian Village. Born March 10, 1945 in Bedford, he was the son of Arthur Gene and Mary Ellen (Payton) Lawyer. He married Sue Ella Hobson on March 24, 1974 and she survives. He was a self-employed businessman, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam from June 1966 to September 1967 with the 1st Cav Division, 25th Infantry. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge.He was a member of Mensa, the Bedford Kiwanis Club, Aircraft Owner’s/Pilots Assoc. (A.O.P.A.), Gillen Post #33 American Legion, Military Vehicles Collector’s Club (M.V.C.C.), 1st Cav’s Assoc. Survivors include his wife, Suzi, of Bedford; a son, Troy Lawyer and wife, Kelly, of Bedford; two grandchildren, Sydney and Isaac Lawyer both of Bedford; one sister, Ardis “Jeannie” Vance of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 20th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Burial will follow in the Judah Church of Christ Cemetery with military rites accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 19th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Hope Resource Center or the White River Humane Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.