Michael Lawless Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Owen Lawless, Sr., age 69, of Trussville, AL., went home to be with the Lord on June 24th, 2022 after an extended stay in the hospital. Mike was born in Birmingham, AL on March 13th, 1953. He was a current member of Central Baptist Church in Argo, Alabama. Mike graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1971 and went on to attend Samford University. At Samford, Mike was a devoted member of the A Capella Choir, where he traveled around the world sharing the gospel through music. He was given the opportunity to sing before presidents, Billy Graham, and in many highly respected Cathedrals throughout the world. Mike graduated from Samford with a Bachelors in Biology and a minor in Music. As a musician, Mike joined a religious touring group called Trinity, that was organized by Bill Gaither and Roger Breland. They performed at multiple universities and churches all across the South, including Baylor University. Mike once again attended Samford University, where he graduated from the Howard School of Pharmacy in 1981. As a respected Pharmacist, Mike worked for multiple hospitals including St. Vincent’s East for over 35 years. In January of 2020, Mike retired in order to spend more time singing, fishing, and being with his family. Besides music, Mike had a love of learning, especially when it came to scripture in the Bible. He had a verse for every occasion and passed this thirst for scripture on to his late son, Michael Lawless Jr. As a loving Daddy, PawPaw, and friend; he is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Isaac) Searcy; his grandchildren, Isaac and Micah; his brother, Alan (Charlene) Lawless; his sister, Ann Phillips; and a host of nieces and nephews and a multitude of loving friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; Owen and Margaret Lawless; and his son, Michael Lawless Jr. The family wishes to extend their warmest thanks to Dr. Gerald Dey and the nursing staff of St. Vincent’s East Respiratory Intensive Care Department, as well as Mike’s longtime friends in the Pharmacy. This team was trusted by Mike and gave him many more days with his family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Central Baptist Church, St. Vincent’s East, or a charity of your choice. There will be a visitation for Mike on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 from 5-7pm at Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home. There will be an additional visitation at Central Baptist Church of Argo, AL. on Wednesday, June 29th at 9:30am, followed by a memorial service at 10am. A graveside service will follow at Jefferson Memorial.

Michael Lawless

March 13, 1953 - June 24, 2022