Herschel Dennis “Bubba” Lawhorn

Herschel Dennis “Bubba” Lawhorn, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, after an extended illness. Services were held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with visitation from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Rooks Funeral Home, 213 West Church Street in Fort Valley. Graveside services followed at 2:30 PM in Oaklawn Cemetery, 720 South Camellia Boulevard in Fort Valley. In honor of Bubba, the family requested casual attire for visitation and funeral service.

 Born in Perry to the late Herschel B. Lawhorn and Sara Wheeler Lawhorn Horton, Bubba was the owner and operator of Lawhorn Plumbing and Electrical. When his sons were young, he spent 15 years coaching ball with the Perry Junior League. He was a diehard Atlanta Falcons fan for the past 25 years and attended as many games as possible. He loved to shoot pool and was a top-rated player, and enjoyed playing golf. 

 Survivors include his wife, Debbie Lawhorn; his sons, Josh Lawhorn (Kristen Matlock) and Tyler Lawhorn; granddaughters, Ansley Trevino (Nathan) and Alyssa Lawhorn; a sister, Janet Tidwell; and several nieces, nephews, and many more family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sara Horton, father, Herschel Lawhorn, and brothers, Mike Lawhorn and Terry Lawhorn. 

 In lieu of flowers, family respectfully requests donations be made to the Perry Junior League, PO Box 1237, Perry, GA 31069, or thru PayPal (@PJLBaseball). Rooks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.