Edwin Leo Lawton

Edwin Leo Lawton, 88 Business Owner Plant City " Edwin Leo Lawton, 88, of Plant City, FL, passed away on December 7, 2014, due to heart failure. Edwin was born in Alquina, Indiana, on October 11, 1926. He was preceded in death by his son Charles Lawton, mother Belva Lawton, father Ernest Lawton, and brother Earl Lawton. Mr. Lawton is survived by his wife Elizabeth Lawton; brother Lowell Lawton (Mary); daughters Susan Clark (David), Marilyn Cates, Sarah Duncan (Larry) Pamela Altier (Larry); stepdaughter Elizabeth Heschong; seven grandchildren, three step- grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, and many other extended family members. Edwin was a member of the Masons for over 65 years, The Elks Lodge, and is permanently inscribed in the Gold Book for the Shriners Hospital. He was a farmer in Indiana and in Plant City. He owned a Concrete and Paver Business in Auburndale, FL, along with the Lawton Construction and apartment business in Lakeland and Plant City. Edwin was a devout believer and attended the Plant City Presbyterian Church. He touched and helped many people throughout his life. Visitation will be held December 13, 2014, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel. The service will be held Sunday December 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 404 West Reynolds Street, Plant City, FL, 33563. Service: 12/14/2014 First Presbyterian Church of Plant City 404 West Reynolds Street, Plant City, FL, 33563. Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 12/13/2014 Heath Funeral Chapel