Joseph Michael "Mike" Lawhon Obituary (1954

Joseph Michael Lawhon, 60, of Prichard, WV, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 in Prichard. He was born June 8, 1954 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Donald Lawhon and Arella Lett Leap. He was a fork lift operator for Heavy Equipment, a preacher and a member of Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Greg Leap. Survivors include, his loving wife Georgia Ann Lawhon of Prichard, WV; four daughters, Kimberly (David) Thompson of Fort Gay, WV, Susan Sellards of Lavalette , WV, Tonya Lawhon of Prichard, WV, and Jenny Meade of Fort Gay, WV; brothers and sisters, Wetzel Lawhon of Lesage, WV, Donna McMellon and Chuck Lawhon of Huntington, WV, Ivan W. Leap Jr. of Lavalette, WV, and Lola Collins of Wayne, WV; Grandchildren, Brittany and Brice Akers, and Tiffany & Cindy Thompson; Great Grandchildren, Bentley & Brayson Harless. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Cavins officiating. Burial will follow at Harmon Cemetery, Prichard, WV. Visitation will be from 11:30 until time of service on Sunday at Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church.