COMO, Texas — Paul E. Lawrence Sr., 72, of Como, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 5, 2013, at Carriage House Manor.
He was born March 2, 1940, in Sunbury, Pa., a son of the late Robert H. and Mildred (Kline) Lawrence.
He was a 1957 graduate of Sunbury High School and joined the Air Force, serving as a jet engine mechanic. He met and married Jann Huckaby on Sept. 12, 1958, while stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene.
After his military service, he worked as an aircraft electrician for Ling-Temco and was in the dairy business for more than 30 years. He also served as a Hopkins County constable.
He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, a member of the Freemasons and a devoted volunteer to his community.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Paul Jr. and Jane Lawrence, of West Chester, Pa., David and Jan Lawrence, of Muleshoe, Texas, Steve Lawrence, of New Castle, Pa., and Cynthia and Joel Sample, of Lindale. “Grandaddy” also is survived by 10 grandchildren, Michael Lawrence, Dr. Danny Lawrence, Abby Kirby, Jacy Henrich, Alyssa Lawrence, Andi Lawrence, Britney Caldwell, Jandi Lawrence, Lauren Sample and Garrett Sample; six great-grandchildren, Landri Lawrence, Sam Lawrence, Kobi Kirby, Raegan Kirby, Hallie Lawrence and Trace Caldwell; six siblings, Robert Lawrence, Raymond Lawrence, Jerry Lawrence and Terry Lawrence, all of Sunbury, Alice Dryer, of Elysburg, Pa., and Carol Bradigan, of Dornsife, Pa; and a brother-in-law, Don Smith, of Dallas.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Jay Lawrence, and one grandson, Jason Lawrence.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. today in Como United Methodist Church with the Rev. Beverly Olson and the Rev. Henry Suche officiating.
A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow in Como Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 533, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, 419 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Daily Item Obituaries
Related Photos
-
paullawrence.jpg
Sign the Guestbook
Paul E. Lawrence Sr., 72, Como, Texas
- Daily Item Obituaries
-
-
Shawn M. Basom, 32, Beaver Springs
BEAVER SPRINGS — Shawn Michael Basom, 32, of Beaver Springs, passed away at 6:37 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute.
-
Dorothy A. Beck, 81, Mifflinburg
MIFFLINBURG — Dorothy A. Beck, 81, of 203 Meadowlark Lane, entered into rest at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Columbia-Montour Hospice, Danville.
-
Lura J. Dunkelberger Courtney, Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE — Lura Jane Dunkelberger Courtney, church matriarch, animal lover, homemaker, champion of the underdog and accomplished musician and conversationalist, passed away early Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at her home.
-
George E. Laidacker Jr., 86, Montoursville
MONTOURSVILLE — George E. Laidacker Jr., 86, of Mountain Road, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Allenwood.
-
Gloria J. Maize, 72, Lewisburg
LEWISBURG — Gloria J. Maize, 72, of Kelly Apartments, entered into rest at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
-
Grace M. Mensch, 91, Wausau, Wis.
WAUSAU, Wis. — Grace Marion Mensch, 91, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at her home in Wausau.
-
Beatrice M. Poltonavage, 78, Sunbury
SUNBURY — Beatrice M. Poltonavage, 78, of Sunbury, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2103, at her home.
-
Lydia Jo Starr, 27, West Hempfield Township
Services announced
WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP — The family of Lydia Jo Starr, 27, of West Hempfield Township, will hold a celebration of life service at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kratzerville, near Selinsgrove. -
Beverly J. Stoelting, 80, Milton
MILTON — Beverly J. Stoelting, 80, of 19 Sylvan Court, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 2013, at the Columbia-Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville.
-
Ruth M. (Ketterer) Corbin, 91, Selinsgrove
SELINSGROVE — Ruth M. (Ketterer) Corbin, 91, of Selinsgrove, passed away peacefully in her apartment at Grayson View Assisted Living on Monday, May 13, 2013, as the result of chronic, progressive heart disease.
- More Daily Item Obituaries Headlines
-
