Hughie Lynn Lawter
July 15, 1946 ~ March 10, 2010
Resided in:
Etowah, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Hughie Lynn Lawter, 63, of Etowah, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Living most of his life in Buncombe and Henderson Counties, Hughie was the son of Mary Elizabeth Owenby Lawter of Mills River and of the late Fred McCoy Lawter.
He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Biltmore Masonic Lodge # 446.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two sons, Stephan Lawter of Etowah and Matthew Lawter and his wife, Connie, of Mills River; a sister, Cynthia Massey and her husband, Dr. Milton Massey, of Chappells, SC. He is also survived by other extended family members.
A Masonic Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-2:00 PM on Saturday.
Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Bryan Sheehan officiating. The Biltmore Masonic Lodge # 446 will open at 1:00 PM Saturday.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Biltmore Masonic Lodge # 446, PO Box 5457, Asheville, NC 28813 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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Hughie was one of my most favorites and he will dearly be missed.
Hughie’s generosity, kindness, strength, and character will be greatly missed. My prayers go to his beloved family.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. It was my pleasure to have worked with your Father for several years at the weight station on I-26. Hughie was a good man and a good father, he will be missed by all that knew him.
HUGHIE…WE HAVE LOST A REAL GOOD FRIEND, ONE WHO WAS THERE WHEN WE NEEDED HIM. WE SHALL NOT FORGET AND THANK YOU.
Stephan & Matthew,
We just heard about your dad and were shocked. We had no idea he was sick. The last time we saw him at Bagwell’s, he looked so good, I never would have guessed that he was sick.
Our hearts go out to you; please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have an auction in Charlotte tomorrow, so we won’t be able to attend visitation or funeral, but you will certainly be in our thoughts.
Please don’t hesitate to call if you need us for anything.
Love, Ramona & Jerry King
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. I have heard such wonderful things about Hughie and wish I could have had the opportunity to meet him
Dolly Goodman, Co-worker at CPU2 with Connie
My condolences to all of Hughie’s family. I worked with him in local law enforcement many years ago. He was a truly good man.
Aunt Lib, During this difficult time, may the Lord comfort your hurting heart with tender care and the hope of an eternal reunion. You are in my prayers and HIS care. Love you, Faye
Matt and Stephan….So sorry for your loss. Your dad was always so nice to me and always made me feel welcome at his home. I will treasure my memories of him and keep your family in my prayers.
I just received word of Hughie’s passing and am in shock seems like only yesterday we were kids at play I had no idea he was sick all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Jerry&Polly
to the family my condolences hughie will be missed by all who knew him
Mike Nebbia
I just found out about Hughies passing today. I worked with Hughie at the weight station on I-26 for many years. He was a really great guy and easy to get along with. Sorry for your loss. what a shock.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Hughie,it will not be the same with out him at our property ,we always had a wave or a hello from him or maybe a little chat,what a shock. Please except our condolences ,he will be missed. Vern and Joan Austin