The City of Opelika officials were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Dr. William Lazenby following an accident at his home on Monday evening, June 14th.
Opelika Police Officers responded to the residence of Dr. William Lazenby upon receiving a call from Mrs. Peggy Lazenby after she became concerned that he had not returned to the house as it grew dark. He had been mowing the family’s acreage. Dr. Lazenby was located at approximately 9:30 p.m. It appeared that his lawn mower had turned over on top of him.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Dr. William Lazenby,” stated Mayor Gary Fuller, “not only was he an excellent member of the Opelika City Council since being elected to that office in October of 2000, he was an outstanding citizen, husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves a legacy of outstanding contributions to our medical community, support for Opelika City Schools, and the growth and success of East Alabama Medical Center. He will be greatly missed.”
Opelika City Council President, Eddie Smith added, “On behalf of the Opelika City Council, my colleagues and I extend our sincere condolences to Peggy and the entire Lazenby family. We are devastated by the loss of Dr. Lazenby and the City of Opelika will never be the same after losing this fine ambassador, gentlemen, and friend.”
From a Press Release on Tuesday… The City of Opelika officials were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Dr. William Lazenby following an accident at his home on Monday evening, June 14th.
Opelika Police Officers responded to the residence of Dr. William Lazenby upon receiving a call from Mrs. Peggy Lazenby after she became concerned that he had not returned to the house as it grew dark. He had been mowing the family’s acreage. Dr. Lazenby was located at approximately 9:30 p.m. It appeared that his lawn mower had turned over on top of him.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Dr. William Lazenby,” stated Mayor Gary Fuller, “not only was he an excellent member of the Opelika City Council since being elected to that office in October of 2000, he was an outstanding citizen, husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves a legacy of outstanding contributions to our medical community, support for Opelika City Schools, and the growth and success of East Alabama Medical Center. He will be greatly missed.”
Opelika City Council President, Eddie Smith added, “On behalf of the Opelika City Council, my colleagues and I extend our sincere condolences to Peggy and the entire Lazenby family. We are devastated by the loss of Dr. Lazenby and the City of Opelika will never be the same after losing this fine ambassador, gentlemen, and friend.”
On a personal note: Dr. Lazenby and I had served on the Keep Opelika Beautiful board together. He’s always been one to be involved in the community to levels greater than many people will ever know. He loved his family, and also loved the city and it’s people in a special way. He will me missed. I’m glad that I was able to meet one of the good guys along the way.
As expected today, the City of Opelika announced new industry for the city. Pharmavite a global leader and manufacturer of dietary supplements as well as soy-based all natural snack bars will make a $74 Million capital investment and bring potentially over 275 jobs to the area. Pharmavite produces and distributes more than 120 dietary supplement products in the U.S. and more than 100 internationally throughout Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, S. Korea and Iran. Their plant will be in the Northeast Industrial Park, with construction expected to begin this year.
The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) recently added Rosemere Cemetery in Opelika to the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register.
