Obituaries

May 20, 1949 to December 6, 2020

WINAMAC - Alfred Dwaine “Al” Lawton, 71, of Winamac, passed away at 5:28 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born May 20, 1949 in Fargo, ND to the late Elgy and Mary Irene Dolan Lawton. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart.

He is survived by:
Eric (Stacey) Lawton, Son
Chris (Val) Lawton, Son
Philip Lawton, Son
Josh (Jodi) Lawton, Son
Bryan (Chelsea) Lawton, Son
10 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
Grace Clapper, Sister
Jim Lawton, Brother
George Lawton, Brother
Jeanne Davis, Sister
Jim Grubbs, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Donna Clay Lawton, Former Spouse
Linda Slater Ampey, Former Spouse

Preceded in death by:
Jeremy Lawton, Son
Zachary Levi Lawton, Grandson
Patty Lawton, Sister
Jan Grubbs, Sister
Vern Lawton, Brother
George Davis, Brother-in-law
Robert Clapper, Brother-in-law

Mr. Lawton worked for many years at Metal Stamp in South Bend. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1954 in North Liberty. He was full of life with a great sense of humor and was well-known as a prankster. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and driving the back roads. He also enjoyed having a good cup of coffee and cooking. He was very good with his hands, he enjoyed fixing things, and was a jack of all trades. He preferred doing his own vehicle maintenance and liked remodeling homes. He loved all animals, especially his fur babies Most of all, he was an amazing father. He always encouraged his sons to do better and was always there for them when they needed him. He will be dearly missed but we know he has been reunited with many loved ones who have gone before him.

The family will hold a private celebration of life service at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home assist the family with final expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.