William C. Lawn

William C. Lawn, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

Born on July 4, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bill was the beloved son of the late Helen Woodward Lawn and Arthur J. C. Lawn. He earned his bachelor’s degree  from Penn State University, an institution he remained proudly loyal to throughout his life. 

Following college, Bill answered the call to serve his country and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service, he returned to civilian life and dedicated himself to education, becoming a school teacher who valued honesty, discipline, and hard work—traits he lived by himself. 

Affectionately known as “Bill” to family and friends, he married the love of his life, Sharyl Lynn, in Arkansas. His career in sales took them from Tennessee, then to Florida, where their twins were born, and later to Texas, where they settled and lovingly grew the rest of their family. 

Bill was a “tell-it-like-it-is” kind of man—direct, honest, and never one to sugarcoat the truth. While his straightforward nature was unmistakable, it was paired with deep loyalty and love for those closest to him. 

In his later years, Bill found great joy in cheering on Penn State college football and Penn State wrestling team and what he fondly referred to as “his girls”—the UCONN women’s basketball team. These simple pleasures brought him comfort, excitement, and countless happy moments. 

William C. Lawn will be remembered for his service, dedication to education, unwavering honesty, and the strong example he set for his family and all who knew him. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharyl Lynn Lawn; parents and siblings. 

Bill will be dearly missed by his daughters, Deborah Pever (David), Carrie Taylor (Gary), Kelee Lawn and Sira Cox (Michael); grandchildren, Mikayla Taylor, David Ryan Pever, Jocelyn Taylor Sperry (Layne Sperry), Brody Cox, Bryson Cox, Braxton Cox; his fur baby “Bitsy” and numerous other relatives and friends.