James L. Lawen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James L. Lawen of Shelbyville, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 49, on September 3, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James L. Lawen to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James L. Lawen Sr. and Aurora Monesit Lawen; and his brothers, Albert and Angel Lawen. He is survived by : his wife Candice Anderson Lawen of Shelbyville; his sons, Justin and Caleb; his grandchildren, Milo, Sarah Ashlyn, Dakota, Jaxon, Atticus, Maddox, Zoe and Rosie of Shelbyville; his brother Tony; his nieces, Clarissa and Lydia of Greenville, SC; his brother-in-law Philip; his nieces and nephews, Joey, Jacob, Alexis and Lily of Huntsville, AL; his mother-in-law Phyllis Anderson of Shelbyville; and his stepfather Sherman Herring of Hartselle, AL..

Memorial donations may be made to: Jovenes en Camino (via Highland Hills Church of Christ) Auburn Christian Student Center Arrowhead Boys Ranch in Normandy, TN Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doak-Howell Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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September 7, 2021

Tiffany Pearce wrote a sympathy message

“My sincerest condolences to the Lawen Family. Jimmy has impacted the hearts and minds of so many that worked with him and he will be greatly missed. He was passionate about mentoring teammates and sharing his vast knowledge and expertise. He made time to help me in anyway that he could, my prayers and thoughts are with his family. Tiffany Pearce”