Justin "Jay" Lawrence, 65, of Kokomo, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 1, 2021. He was born on Nov. 11, 1955, to the late Robert J. and Phyllis M. (Hobson) Lawrence, in Tipton.
Jay was a 1973 graduate of Tri-Central High School in Sharpsville and served two years in the United States Army. Jay drove a Spirit of Kokomo bus for the city of Kokomo for 40 years.
"Peanut," as he was affectionately known as, was an avid bowler, bowling two perfect games and holding the men's city record in 1980. He was inducted in the bowling Hall of Fame in 2013.
Jay was married for over 23 years.
Jay is survived by three sons, a stepdaughter, two brothers, and their wives, and four grandchildren.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, James Lawrence, John F. Lawrence and Jeffrey Lawrence.
Burial will follow at Sharpsville Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Terry Russell.
Jay was a 1973 graduate of Tri-Central High School in Sharpsville and served two years in the United States Army. Jay drove a Spirit of Kokomo bus for the city of Kokomo for 40 years.
"Peanut," as he was affectionately known as, was an avid bowler, bowling two perfect games and holding the men's city record in 1980. He was inducted in the bowling Hall of Fame in 2013.
Jay was married for over 23 years.
Jay is survived by three sons, a stepdaughter, two brothers, and their wives, and four grandchildren.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, James Lawrence, John F. Lawrence and Jeffrey Lawrence.
Burial will follow at Sharpsville Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Terry Russell.
Justin "Jay" Lawrence, 65, of Kokomo, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 1, 2021. He was born on Nov. 11, 1955, to the late Robert J. and Phyllis M. (Hobson) Lawrence, in Tipton.
Jay was a 1973 graduate of Tri-Central High School in Sharpsville and served two years in the United States Army. Jay drove a Spirit of Kokomo bus for the city of Kokomo for 40 years.
"Peanut," as he was affectionately known as, was an avid bowler, bowling two perfect games and holding the men's city record in 1980. He was inducted in the bowling Hall of Fame in 2013.
Jay was married for over 23 years.
Jay is survived by three sons, a stepdaughter, two brothers, and their wives, and four grandchildren.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, James Lawrence, John F. Lawrence and Jeffrey Lawrence.
Burial will follow at Sharpsville Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Terry Russell.
Jay was a 1973 graduate of Tri-Central High School in Sharpsville and served two years in the United States Army. Jay drove a Spirit of Kokomo bus for the city of Kokomo for 40 years.
"Peanut," as he was affectionately known as, was an avid bowler, bowling two perfect games and holding the men's city record in 1980. He was inducted in the bowling Hall of Fame in 2013.
Jay was married for over 23 years.
Jay is survived by three sons, a stepdaughter, two brothers, and their wives, and four grandchildren.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, James Lawrence, John F. Lawrence and Jeffrey Lawrence.
Burial will follow at Sharpsville Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Terry Russell.
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