Robert Elwood Lawler

Robert Elwood Lawler Passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jane and Elwood Lawler. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughters, Debra and husband Gilbert, Denise and husband Jason, Deanna and husband Michael and granddaughters Jennifer, Miranda, Hannah and Kaitlyn. Robert is also survived by his brother, James and wife Allie and sister, Janie and husband Neil, along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and an extended family. Robert was a graduate of Reagan High School, a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church, a member of Reagan Masonic Lodge, and worked for the Houston Independent School District for 41 years. He will be missed by all.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077. Funeral Service will at 10:00 am on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 1700 W 43rd, Houston, TX 77018. Interment will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

The Greatest Hero

This world has many heroes, some you’d know by name.

They give their best at what they do, so they deserve their fame.

But among all of the heroes this world has ever had,

There is no one admired more than the guy that I call Dad.

Perhaps not like the others, he doesn’t look for praise.

He’s heroic in his special way, in his thoughtful caring ways.

Perhaps he’s not as famous as the others that you see.

But he’s everything and so much more that heroes ought to be.

He keeps his word, it’s good as gold, on this you can depend.

He’s honest and he’s loyal too, he’s also a true friend.

When I hear about a hero, and the great things they have done,

It reminds me of my father, he is the greatest one…