Michael J. Lawler

1965 - 2021

Michael J. Lawler, 56, passed away on Dec. 22, 2021 at Witham Health Services in Lebanon. He was born on Oct. 18, 1965 in Frankfort to Thomas J. Lawler and Barbara (Imel) Davies.

Michael was a lifelong Clinton County resident, 1984 graduate of Clinton Central High School and 1985 graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee. Mike had worked for the last 25 years at Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette. He had previously worked at Dean's Auto Repair and was a lifelong Farmer. He attended Abundant Life Church in Kokomo. He loved family, friends, quarter horses, farming, traveling and cooking – especially BBQ and had dreamed of opening a BBQ restaurant "Bumpa's."

Surviving are his father, Thomas (Linda) Lawler of Frankfort, and mother, Barbara (Maurie) Davies of Frankfort. He was previously married to Lisa McCain, and they had three children, Cody (Adrienne) Lawler of Frankfort, Hanna (Cassidy) Lawler of Michigantown and Logan (Kim) Lawler of Frankfort.

On Dec. 21, 2018, he married his high school sweetheart, Sara Bryan, and gained two children, Dr. Daniel (Grace) Whitcomb of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Kaleb (Samantha) Whitcomb of Forest.

Michael is also survived by his sister, Terri Jo (Scott) Reese of Ocala, Florida; brothers, David Lawler of Kirklin and Brad Lawler of Knightstown. He was blessed with three grandchildren, Jackson Lawler and Kezia and Solomon Whitcomb.

Friends may visit 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main Street, Frankfort. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Whiteman Cemetery, Michigantown. Memorial Donations may be made in Mike's honor to the Clinton County 4-H Horse and Pony Club or the Sheridan Fire Department with envelopes available at the funeral home. Please visit goodwin funeralhome.com, where you may share a message with the family.