OBITUARY

Max Hyliard Laseter, age 96 of Monroe, passed away on November 5, 2026.   He was born in Walton County on August 22, 1930 to the late Harvey Hurst Laseter and the late Mary Bush Towler Laseter.   He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Runelle Gunter Laseter; his brother, the late Jack A. Laseter.          

Max was a man who was a loving husband, father, grandfather to his whole family.  However, he did not stop there.  As a patriot who served his country during the Korean War as a basic airman from December, 1950 to November, 1953, Max defended the freedoms of men and women across the world.  He was awarded the Korean Service Metal, National Defense Service Metal, and United National Service Metal during his time in the Air Force. 

Max valued his community and made it a huge part of his life to be a productive citizen to others such as volunteering as an adult leader in the Boy Scouts where he was given the Silver Beaver Award for his service over many years. He had a 31 year career at Walton EMC, wasan active member of the Rotary Club since 1961 (oldest member and past president), Walton County Chamber of Commerce (past president and presented with the J.L. McGarity Award), UGA Alumni Association (former president), VFW-Post 4421 (oldest member), Cattlemen’s Association (former president), American Legion Post 64, participant in the Empty Stocking Fund, election poll worker for 20-plus years after his retirement, associate/president of the Top of Georgia Airstream Club and Park, and member of Pleasant Valley Methodist Church since birth.  

Surviving are sons, Kevin Laseter, Randall Laseter (Sonya); daughter, Lisa Brown (Ricky); sister, Jo Laseter Tucker; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

There will be a visitation on Sunday November 8th at Meadows Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  And there will be another visitation on Monday November 9th at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  Funeral services will follow immediately at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church with Rev. Susannah Davis and Rev. Tim Owens officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church Cemetery. 

Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.