Amy Huffington, postmistress at the Lookout Mountain Post Office, added a sweet tribute to the late Reuben Lawrence in the post office’s foyer - a beautiful and touching bench in his memory. Rueben worked at the post office from 2013 until his death in January of 2024.
Amy and postal clerk Dani Dawson were talking about ways to make a permanent reminder in his honor because of how much Mr. Lawrence meant and did for Chattanooga and our community. A lightbulb went off for them when yet another post office customer came in and commented on the little tribute wall to Reuben. Almost every time a customer sees the wall, they have a story about Reuben to share. Unanimously, all within earshot agree that he is missed.
As he performed his duties, keeping the post office spick and span, Rueben was often seen talking to one of his many friends and acquaintances, because he never met a stranger. Amy perused various stores until she came across the little wooden bench accented with wrought iron hummingbirds and flowers, and she knew she had found the perfect tribute! Unfortunately, she had to assemble it, which she did with great enthusiasm because it was for Reuben, everyone’s friend.
They plan to add some nice concrete planters on each side of the bench because Reuben loved to tend to and nurture plants. During the holidays, they placed poinsettias around it because every Christmas he would bring Amy, Dani, and Carolyn Lacey (his girls) a poinsettia as a present.
I don’t think I am alone in saying that I miss him every time I go in the post office. What a beautiful tribute to such a special gentleman!
by Gwin Tugman
Amy and postal clerk Dani Dawson were talking about ways to make a permanent reminder in his honor because of how much Mr. Lawrence meant and did for Chattanooga and our community. A lightbulb went off for them when yet another post office customer came in and commented on the little tribute wall to Reuben. Almost every time a customer sees the wall, they have a story about Reuben to share. Unanimously, all within earshot agree that he is missed.
As he performed his duties, keeping the post office spick and span, Rueben was often seen talking to one of his many friends and acquaintances, because he never met a stranger. Amy perused various stores until she came across the little wooden bench accented with wrought iron hummingbirds and flowers, and she knew she had found the perfect tribute! Unfortunately, she had to assemble it, which she did with great enthusiasm because it was for Reuben, everyone’s friend.
They plan to add some nice concrete planters on each side of the bench because Reuben loved to tend to and nurture plants. During the holidays, they placed poinsettias around it because every Christmas he would bring Amy, Dani, and Carolyn Lacey (his girls) a poinsettia as a present.
I don’t think I am alone in saying that I miss him every time I go in the post office. What a beautiful tribute to such a special gentleman!
by Gwin Tugman
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