Bossier City, LA - A Graveside service will be held for Deane Edward "Mike" Lawless at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Hill Crest Memorial Park with Father Joseph Martina and Gerry Woolman officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. until service time in the stateroom of the funeral home.
Mike was born in Madison, SD on May 3, 1932 to the late James and Leona Lawless.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lillian Lawless; infant son, Christopher Robert Lawless and great granddaughter, Madison Caldwell.
Mike was a 26 year retired Air Force veteran serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Following his military career he worked for the City of Bossier and LSUS.
He is survived by his brother, Duane "Pat" Lawless and wife Clara; sister, Roxanne Schick and husband Dennis; children, James Lawless and wife Paula, Patricia Shell, Pauline Lawless, Pam Phillips and husband Rick, Sr., Paul Lawless and wife Tammy. He was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be, A.J. Lawless, Chad Lawless, Trey Qualls, Andrew Lawless, Rick Phillips, Jr., Jason Lawless, Dakota Howell, Eli Caldwell and Nainoa Caldwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin Goudeau, Gabe Smith and Joseph Lawless.
The family would like to thank Dr. Donna Wyatt, Dr. Paul S. Wilson, Dr. April Patton, P.A. Rupaul Gamble, Regional Hospice staff, especially Tracie Varnell, RN and Georgia Tillman, CNA, also to Erica Brice and Tammy Kitchings of LHC for their continued comfort and care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the VFW Post 4588 (Gandy Brown, 1004 Jeter Street, Bossier City, LA 71111).
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