Obituary for Joseph Clifton McLawhorn
Joseph Clifton McLawhorn, 85, of Pulaski, VA was born in Pitt County, NC on September 5, 1935 and died on October 17, 2020. He was the son of the late Melton and Lyda Young McLawhorn and was also preceded in death by a sister, Lois Mitchell and a brother, Hugh McLawhorn.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Margaret Johnson McLawhorn; son, Joel McLawhorn (Brenda) of Rural Retreat; two granddaughters, Caitlin McLawhorn and Keelie McLawhorn of Knoxville, TN; Brenda’s daughters, Joyce Watson, Fiona Slobidian, Marie Brady and their spouses, children and grandchildren; son, Barry McLawhorn of Atlanta, GA; and a brother, Edward (Gladys) McLawhorn of Hampton.
Clifton graduated from Newport News High School, Newport News, VA and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, Cincinnati, OH. He served as a Christian minister for over 50 years. He was minister, locally, at Community Christian Church, Newbern and Dublin Christian Church. He also served churches in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. He was a volunteer firefighter in the Newbern and Dublin Fire Departments, a member of the Dublin Ruritan Club, and a member of the New River Valley Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. He enjoyed photography and feeding/watching the birds.
A private service with close friends and family will be held Thursday, October 22nd, at 2:00 PM from the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Dublin, VA with Rev. Richie Goad officiating. Due to restrictions created by the current pandemic, masks are required. Memorial donations may be made to Dublin Christian Church, P.O. Box 1330, Dublin, VA 24084.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
October 19, 2020 @ 8:28 pm
So sorry for your loss of Cliff. I know he will be dearly missed. He was a great person.Brad, Randy and Veronica sends their condolences.
October 19, 2020 @ 11:31 pm
So sorry for your loss. Many fond memories when I attended church in Newbern and Dublin with my parents. We really appreciated his kind words when he officiated at Mother’s funeral back in 2016.
October 20, 2020 @ 9:21 am
Margie, our family is so very sorry to hear about Cliff. You all have been our extended family since we first knew you. He (and you) have been a real blessing to our family. He baptized our family, and will always be thankful for his support, and traveling to Richmond, when Herman had his heart surgery. God bless each of you and comfort you in the coming days. He will be surely missed, but he is happy to be with our Lord. Sending much love and prayers to all of you. Loretta and family.
October 29, 2020 @ 10:41 pm
Margie, I am saddened by the news of your family’s loss but we know Cliffs testimony. You guys have crossed my mind throughout the years. You will be in my Prayers