Robert Lawver III, formerly of Franklin, Tenn., passed away March 24, 2006, in his beloved city of Barberton, following a recent illness. He is finally at peace.

Robert was born May 14, 1947, in Barberton, to the late Robert and Martha (Wheeler) Lawver.

Robert is survived by his children, Denise (John) Hayes of Green, Christopher (Mary) Lawver of Altus, Okla., and Andrea Lawver of Akron; granddaughters, Alyssa Lawver and Laura Hayes; and the mother of his children, Rosemary Lawver of Akron. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Gertrude Lawver. (Akron Beacon Journal notice)