Cleo Hershel Lawhorn age 87, of Liberty, KY passed away on Saturday January 19 ^th , 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born in Columbia, KY on July 27 ^th , 1931 a son of the late Alvin and Eliza Shell Lawhorn.

Cleo was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, Former Deputy for Casey County Sheriff's Department, Former Police Office for Liberty Police Department and Hustonville Police Department and was the Night Watchman for Murphy Gate Co.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Versie Wethington Lawhorn, Two Daughters: Deborah Brown and (Doug Swartz) of Rineyville, KY and Tammy and (Brent O.) Thomas of Liberty, Two Grandchildren: Jeremy Thomas and Jessica and (Kyle) Long and Two Great Grandchildren: Colt Long and Jordan Swartz.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was Two Sisters: Della Holt and Ivy Lawhorn and Four Brothers: Clifford, George, Charlie and Clyde Lawhorn.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Monday January 21 ^st , 2019 with Masonic Services held at 7:00 P.M. and after 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday January 22 ^nd , 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday January 22 ^nd , 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Kevin Williams, Bro. Hershel Lawhorn and Tommy Lawhorn officiating. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery with Military Honors by Keavy D.A.V. Chapter 158.