Mr. Joey Lawler, age 50, of Port Wentworth, passed away June 29, 2019.

Joey and his wife are the proud owners of J&M Seafood in Port Wentworth.  Joey carried with him a big smile and an even bigger heart.  He loved and hugged everyone he met.  His love for music, playing cards, and fishing were only outdone by his love for friends and family.

Joey is survived by his wife of 12 years, Michelle Lawler; daughters, Kendall Lawler of Springfield, Catherine Rose and Kristan Smith, both of Savannah; granddaughter, Serenity Rose Price; brothers, Wayne (Terry) Lawler of Oak Park, Mike Lawler of Bloomingdale, Bobby (Sharon) Lawler of Faulkville, and Wade Lawler of Port Wentworth; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and life-long friends.

The visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the funeral home.

The funeral to honor Joey's life will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in the chapel of the funeral home followed by burial at Bethel Cemetery on Littleneck Road.  Brother James Toler will officiate and the pallbearers will be Wade Lawler, Jaime Scaiano, Jimmy Scaiano, Rudy Smith, Johnny Thompson and Joe Warren.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA  31322 (912) 748-2444