Mr. Lester E. Daw entered into heaven on June 20, 2020.  Mr. Daw is survived by his loving wife,  Paula of Birmingham, AL, her daughter Stephanie Robinson (Robert), and granddaughter Cary Marie Robinson of Calera, AL; sister Barbara Kirsch (Henry) of Gulf Breeze, FL; brothers Johnny Daw (Myong), and Jerry Daw (Tina) of Evergreen, AL; and two nieces Kelly Daw Mooney (James) and children Grace and Dawson of Eclectic, AL; and Kayla Daw Givan (Will) and their daughter, Pharibah of Auburn, AL.

Mr. Daw’s love of God and family was evident to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in engineering and had recently retired.  He was an avid fisherman, craftsman, and he enjoyed woodturning and blacksmithing, as well.

A graveside service was held Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Evergreen, AL with Pastor Roger Hendon officiating.  Family and friends were welcomed at the Funeral Home at 12:30 and there was a procession to the cemetery.

On Friday, July 17, The Gadsden Museum of Art will host a reception for the following artists:

Ken Boyd: Visual Preservation
Natalie Harrison: Covered
Janna Phillips: Cycles & Reflections
Helen DeRamus: From My Window

Ken Boyd is one of our retirees.

Masks are encouraged and only limited numbers will be allowed in the smaller galleries to adhere to the social distancing guidelines. Refreshments will not be served, but guests are encouraged to patronize our local restaurants in Gadsden.

Artist Ken Boyd will be giving a talk discussing his work at 6:30 p.m. Chairs will be placed following social distancing guidelines and the talk will be recorded live on social media.

The address is:

Barbara Lynn Grogan, wife of Jimmie Grogan retired SCS employee from Tuscaloosa ,Al. passed away April 24th.  Services held at a later date