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James W. Lawhorn

April 15, 1948 — October 8, 2017

James William Lawhorn, age 69, former Chief of Police of West, passed away late Sunday night, October 8, 2017 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Darrell Kostiha as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home. James was born April 15, 1948 in Noblesville, Indiana the son of Virgil and Inez (Estes) Lawhorn. He attended schools in Noblesville and received his Law Enforcement Degree from McLennan Community College. James served his country with the United States Army from 1966 to 1971. On August 19, 1999 he was united in marriage to Renee Sembera in West. James started his law enforcement career in West in 1989 and was the Chief of Police for 16 years until retiring in 2014. He also served with the Coryell County Sheriff's Office. James was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. He enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and fixing up old cars. Survivors include his wife, Renee Lawhorn of West; a son, Michael Lawhorn and wife Lisa of Colorado; nieces and nephews, Brailey, Regan, Lance, Devin, Hayden and Hunter Sembera; brothers-in-law, Dale Sembera and wife Kathy and Brian Sembera and wife Michelle; and many other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers are Darryl Barton, Michael Irving, Paul Cardenas, Mike Jones, Rick Davies and Billy Kevil. Honorary pallbearers are the present and past Mayors, Council and Staff of the City of West. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's School Endowment Fund or West Volunteer Ambulance Association.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.

808 South Reagan Street, West, TX 76691

Memorial Mass

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption

305 South Harrison Street, West, TX 76691

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