Frank Maxwell "Maxie" Lawhon Jr.

Frank Maxwell “Maxie” Lawhon, Jr., 70, of Sopchoppy, FL, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Maxie spent 47 wonderful years married to Lori Wasser Lawhon. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and the simple joys of the outdoors. He was a proud father to Joshua (Niki) Lawhon and Jessica (Shawn) Lawhon Mapes, and a beloved “Poppy” and “PawPaw” to his six grandchildren—Brayden, Parker, Kinley, Jayci, Oakley, and Bodie—who were the light of his life. Maxie had a love for the land and the water, whether he was throwing a cast net, dog hunting, or cheering on his grandchildren from the stands at their baseball and softball games. He never met a stranger, always had a story to share, and had a way of making everyone feel welcome. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, Maxie proudly served his community as a County Commissioner for 12 years. Beyond titles and accolades, he was best known as the heart of Lawhon Hill—always riding around to check in on family and friends, earning him the honorary title of 'Neighborhood Watch' from his many nieces and nephews. To them, he was Uncle Mac—a name that carried warmth, love, and the promise of a good joke or two. Maxie is survived by his wife, Lori; his children, Joshua (Niki) Lawhon and Jessica (Shawn) Lawhon Mapes; his mother, Oleta Taff Lawhon; his sisters, Jackie (Wayne) Lawhon and Pollie Lawhon; and his brother-in-law, Jerry Evans. He was also deeply loved by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Maxwell Lawhon, Sr., and his sister, Pam Lawhon Evans. While his passing leaves a void in our community that cannot be filled, the kind you feel in the quiet moments, on front porches, and at the ballfield, his legacy lives on in the values he passed down, the love he gave so freely, and most of all, in his children and grandchildren, who will carry his memory forward in the way they love and look out for others—just like he always did. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Family Funeral Home/Harvey Young Chapel. A Celebration of Maxie's life will be Monday, March 17, 2025, 11:00 am at Sopchoppy Southern Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Lawhon Family Cemetery 7940 Smith Creek Road, Sopchoppy, Florida 32358. Skip & Trey Young along with Paula and Kimberly are caring for the family.

Frank Maxwell "Maxie" Lawhon Jr.

August 13, 1954 - March 12, 2025