Wayne A. Lawrence
November 28, 1923-July 16, 2018
Wayne Adolphus Lawrence of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Booneville, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 94 years old.
The son of Gladys Johnson and Roy A. Lawrence, Wayne is preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Marie Lawrence whom he was married to for 52 years before her passing, and his sister Mary Faulkner.
He is survived by his four children: Jerry Lawrence, Kenneth Lawrence, Lisa Vance, and Michael Lawrence, and by his wife, Ginny Lawrence. Wayne and Ginny were faithful attenders of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and were married for 17 years. He is also survived by his siblings: Martha Peek and Jack Lawrence. Wayne will be missed by his four grandchildren: Stephanie Gauntt, John Lawrence, Josh Vance, and Olivia Vance; and two great-grandchildren: Owen and Anniston.
Wayne took after his mother and was an avid sports fan. He loved traveling and would plan yearly trips for his family. He attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee, and often recalled the stories of his days at Humboldt High School where he broke records for his pole-vaulting skills.
Wayne was proud to be a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Army in both France and Germany. By direction of the President, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action in 1945 in Buchhof, Germany where he risked his life under heavy sniper and mortar fire to rescue a fellow soldier. In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, Wayne wore the Combat Infantry Badge, two battle stars, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the ETO Ribbon.
During his career, Wayne was an agent and sales manager at Life of Georgia for 31 years, where he qualified for four President’s Clubs, ten Honor/Pacesetter Clubs, and eight National Sales Achievement Awards. Upon retiring, he spent many years as a teacher sharing his knowledge of the insurance industry.
He and his wife, Ginny, spent the last 8 months of his life living at Robinwood Retirement Community where he was well-loved by his fellow residents and staff.
Funeral services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, July 20th at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m
All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
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November 28, 1923-July 16, 2018
Wayne Adolphus Lawrence of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Booneville, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 94 years old.
The son of Gladys Johnson and Roy A. Lawrence, Wayne is preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Marie Lawrence whom he was married to for 52 years before her passing, and his sister Mary Faulkner.
He is survived by his four children: Jerry Lawrence, Kenneth Lawrence, Lisa Vance, and Michael Lawrence, and by his wife, Ginny Lawrence. Wayne and Ginny were faithful attenders of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and were married for 17 years. He is also survived by his siblings: Martha Peek and Jack Lawrence. Wayne will be missed by his four grandchildren: Stephanie Gauntt, John Lawrence, Josh Vance, and Olivia Vance; and two great-grandchildren: Owen and Anniston.
Wayne took after his mother and was an avid sports fan. He loved traveling and would plan yearly trips for his family. He attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee, and often recalled the stories of his days at Humboldt High School where he broke records for his pole-vaulting skills.
Wayne was proud to be a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Army in both France and Germany. By direction of the President, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action in 1945 in Buchhof, Germany where he risked his life under heavy sniper and mortar fire to rescue a fellow soldier. In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, Wayne wore the Combat Infantry Badge, two battle stars, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the ETO Ribbon.
During his career, Wayne was an agent and sales manager at Life of Georgia for 31 years, where he qualified for four President’s Clubs, ten Honor/Pacesetter Clubs, and eight National Sales Achievement Awards. Upon retiring, he spent many years as a teacher sharing his knowledge of the insurance industry.
He and his wife, Ginny, spent the last 8 months of his life living at Robinwood Retirement Community where he was well-loved by his fellow residents and staff.
Funeral services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, July 20th at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m
All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
Published online Memorial Park Funeral Home
Wayne A. Lawrence
November 28, 1923-July 16, 2018
Wayne Adolphus Lawrence of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Booneville, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 94 years old.
The son of Gladys Johnson and Roy A. Lawrence, Wayne is preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Marie Lawrence whom he was married to for 52 years before her passing, and his sister Mary Faulkner.
He is survived by his four children: Jerry Lawrence, Kenneth Lawrence, Lisa Vance, and Michael Lawrence, and by his wife, Ginny Lawrence. Wayne and Ginny were faithful attenders of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and were married for 17 years. He is also survived by his siblings: Martha Peek and Jack Lawrence. Wayne will be missed by his four grandchildren: Stephanie Gauntt, John Lawrence, Josh Vance, and Olivia Vance; and two great-grandchildren: Owen and Anniston.
Wayne took after his mother and was an avid sports fan. He loved traveling and would plan yearly trips for his family. He attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee, and often recalled the stories of his days at Humboldt High School where he broke records for his pole-vaulting skills.
Wayne was proud to be a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Army in both France and Germany. By direction of the President, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action in 1945 in Buchhof, Germany where he risked his life under heavy sniper and mortar fire to rescue a fellow soldier. In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, Wayne wore the Combat Infantry Badge, two battle stars, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the ETO Ribbon.
During his career, Wayne was an agent and sales manager at Life of Georgia for 31 years, where he qualified for four President’s Clubs, ten Honor/Pacesetter Clubs, and eight National Sales Achievement Awards. Upon retiring, he spent many years as a teacher sharing his knowledge of the insurance industry.
He and his wife, Ginny, spent the last 8 months of his life living at Robinwood Retirement Community where he was well-loved by his fellow residents and staff.
Funeral services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, July 20th at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m
All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
Published online Memorial Park Funeral Home
November 28, 1923-July 16, 2018
Wayne Adolphus Lawrence of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Booneville, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 94 years old.
The son of Gladys Johnson and Roy A. Lawrence, Wayne is preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Marie Lawrence whom he was married to for 52 years before her passing, and his sister Mary Faulkner.
He is survived by his four children: Jerry Lawrence, Kenneth Lawrence, Lisa Vance, and Michael Lawrence, and by his wife, Ginny Lawrence. Wayne and Ginny were faithful attenders of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and were married for 17 years. He is also survived by his siblings: Martha Peek and Jack Lawrence. Wayne will be missed by his four grandchildren: Stephanie Gauntt, John Lawrence, Josh Vance, and Olivia Vance; and two great-grandchildren: Owen and Anniston.
Wayne took after his mother and was an avid sports fan. He loved traveling and would plan yearly trips for his family. He attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee, and often recalled the stories of his days at Humboldt High School where he broke records for his pole-vaulting skills.
Wayne was proud to be a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Army in both France and Germany. By direction of the President, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action in 1945 in Buchhof, Germany where he risked his life under heavy sniper and mortar fire to rescue a fellow soldier. In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, Wayne wore the Combat Infantry Badge, two battle stars, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the ETO Ribbon.
During his career, Wayne was an agent and sales manager at Life of Georgia for 31 years, where he qualified for four President’s Clubs, ten Honor/Pacesetter Clubs, and eight National Sales Achievement Awards. Upon retiring, he spent many years as a teacher sharing his knowledge of the insurance industry.
He and his wife, Ginny, spent the last 8 months of his life living at Robinwood Retirement Community where he was well-loved by his fellow residents and staff.
Funeral services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, July 20th at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m
All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
Published online Memorial Park Funeral Home
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