Ward Lawton

Profile Updated: August 20, 2019

Class Year:	1954

Residing In:	Westminster, SC USA

Spouse/Partner:	Lost Shirley the love of my life 7-28-2018.

Homepage:	wwchips2@bellsouth.net

Occupation:	Retired from College Park Ga. Fire Department

Children:	Laura, born 1955, Barney and Benita born 1956, Melissa born 1961

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Life After High School (tell us what you've been up to):

Retired Fireman. Had a small Contracting business for over 40 years. Have wood workshop many years and that takes up my time which I love. Come September 10, 2014, Shirley and I will be Married 59 years. Can you beleive someone could put up with me that long. Lost Shirley 7-28-2018. We were together 64 years. Would give every thing I have just to hold her hand one more time. Stuff and things mean nothing to me anymore. God bless all who might read this. Ward '54

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School Story:

After graduation from CPHS, went to work with the College Park Fire Departent and spent the next 30 years in school after school from Florida to Indiana.We were required to update our fire surppression methods year after year. Most people thought we just sit around I thought that to, boy did I learn. I tell people, man, don't mention school to me in any form except Sunday School, that I love. The People, Teachers and stories I met and heard would fill a book. My main study book now is the Wookworker Magazine I receive every Month just love it. Now each day is a new page in my education it keeps going on wheather I like it or not. Last year was a sad one for me-had to drop out of choir after 55 years Standing for long periods became a real problem. My favorite anthem "My Eternal King" Did some work on Ms Ruth Barron's home, you 1954 grads will remember her. Will add from time to time with whats left of my memory.

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List the names of any of your siblings or other relatives who attended CPHS.

On Barney Lawton and twin sister Benita Lawton and Laura Lawton. Our youngest daughter went to Brairwood High School. Lost Shirley 7-28-2018 She passed away in her sleep. Ward Address, 512 Westminster Hwy. Westminster, South Carolina 29693 Tel#864-647-6399 as of 8-20-2019 Call and say hello

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Oct 03, 2024 at 8:44 PM

HBD Larry, Wow 90 years--me to 6-2025. The food from CPHS that's why we still here. Got thru the storm OK power off only 33 hours hope you had no damage. God is good. A old Ram. Ward

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Sep 04, 2024 at 5:58 PM

HBD Emory. Wasn't you on one of Badget's teams? Lawton "54. Ram to a lamb.

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Sep 03, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Mary, tell Shirley I miss her so much, maybe ya'll can shoot some hoops. Ward

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Aug 30, 2024 at 1:40 PM

HBD ahead Patsy. One of Badget's boys still here. Lawton '54.

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Aug 17, 2024 at 5:13 PM

HBD Jane, keep a song in your heart. Ward Lawton.

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Aug 13, 2024 at 7:07 PM

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Aug 13, 2024 at 6:49 PM

20s, fiftys, 100s. Keep trucking. Ward '54

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Jul 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Well you made one more first down, keep on making them. You can make many more before you punt. (One of the few left from the 50's teams) Ward CPHS '54

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Jul 29, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Hope you make it to the 5th, I made it to 6-2 89 years. Happy BD. Ward

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Jul 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM

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Jul 07, 2024 at 4:43 PM

Careful on the exchange don't drop the baton. Buddy, Bill, Ronald and Ward "54

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Jun 30, 2024 at 8:18 AM

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Happy birthday Janelle. Cheer Cheer for old CPHS. Can you still jump and do that? Lawton '54. Ram to a lamb.

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Jun 27, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Rest in peace Wayne, I played football with Wayne's brother Ray, he was the fullback and I left half back. One of Badgets boys. Lawton, CPHS "54

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Was in choir with your Brother Larry at CPFB under Gene Martin for several years. You may remember Laura my daughter, she is still teaching school. She has led the youth choir for 30 years at her Church. They just finished their 30 musical play. Others at CPHS, Barney and Benita. Melissa went to Briarwood High School where Snirley worked for 30 years and retired. As for me, 89 come June. God is good. Lawton '54 a lamb now. Stay well and keep a song in your heart.

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May 08, 2024 at 11:45 AM

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Never let um know--Just sucker punch. The gentleman way. Lawton class of '54 CPHS

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Apr 19, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Happy birthday Jerry. One more in the ledger. Mine, June 2 number 89. Ward CPHS '54

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Mar 25, 2024 at 11:55 AM

Happy Birthday Charles. 70 years have gone by since CPHS days. Well, keep breathing. Ward

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Mar 25, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Happy birthday Vangie. Be careful around the birthday cake, wear fire resistance clothing. (Very 0ld Retired Fireman) Want to go on a hayride? Love You. Ward