William Lee Lawman

William “Bill” Lawman of Kenova WV, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2023. He was born in Bridgeport, WV on January 22, 1937  to Frances Viola Cropp Lawman and Robert Lee Lawman of Bridgeport, WV.

He was deeply loved by his entire family which included his wife of 63 years, Glenda Jean Lawman and his 2 children, Susan Elliott (Patrick) and David Lawman (Charlie). He also was cherished by each of his 8 grandchildren: Anna Leigh Smith (Joshua), Sara Grace Constantino (Alex), Lara Grace England (Bryan), Ellen Carly Fallin (J.K.), John Patrick Elliott (Lexis), Bethany Rose Cyrus (Paul), Jayne Frances Lawman, Mary Jesse Lawman, and to this moment 10 great grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his sister, (who knew him only as William), Shirley Jo Vorse (George) of Canton OH. Bill lived a full and blessed life which centered on his faith, family, and ministry. He served as a pharmaceutical technician in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He earned a Masters of Church Music degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Glenda, served in 3 local churches: Westmoreland Baptist, 1st Baptist Ceredo, and Spring Valley Freedom Baptist. He found further joy and fulfillment in a teaching career at Buffalo Elementary for 30 years. Both he and Glenda were valued and faithful members in the WV Retired Teacher’s Association, the Saints Alive Choir, and the Gideon Ministry. He will be greatly missed, but we find comfort and joy in the promised Hope of Heaven. John 14:1-3. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 4:00 PM Saturday, March 4, 2023 at  the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Gary Graves. Friends may visit with the family from 2:30 PM Saturday until service time at 4:00 PM at Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Gideon ministry at www.gideons.org. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.