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Samuel Lafayette (Sammy) Lawing, Jr, age 86

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Samuel Lafayette (Sammy) Lawing, Jr, age 86 of Forest City passed away Friday, December 23, 2016.

Sammy was born in Rutherford County on November 3, 1930 to his parents, the late Samuel L. Lawing, Sr, and Mary Ruth Williamson Lawing. He was a lifelong and faithful member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where he served on various committees over the years. Sammy had also previously served on several town boards including the Town of Forest City Recreation Board, the Golf Course Committee and the Board of Zoning and Adjustments. He also honorably served his county in the United States Navy. Sammy loved his family and friends and always enjoyed fellowship with others. He was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth, Lois, and Dorothy as well as a grandson.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years, Edith Mauney Lawing, a son, Eric Lawing and wife Patti, and a granddaughter, all of Forest City.

The funeral was held in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Reverend Ron Setzer officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, POB 880, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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