His obituary from the 7 Nov 2021 Belleville IL News-Democrat:
Richard "Rich" Lawrence
April 9, 1931 - November 4, 2021
Belleville, Illinois
Richard "Rich" Eugene Lawrence, age 90, of Belleville, IL, born April 9, 1931 in Fairmont City, IL, went to live with Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Richard was employed for 30 years as a machinist with the Baltimore and the Ohio (CSX) Railroad in East St. Louis, IL. He was a member of the I.A.M. and Aero Space Workers Union for over 50 years and a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church and New Life Club. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy Korean War aboard the U.S.S. C.K. Bronson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillian "Dolly" nee Foley, Lawrence; three brothers, James, Fred "Junior" and Robert "Bob"; two sisters, Frances "Sissy" Krouse and Geraldine Wylie.
Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Delores "Dee" Bunch; brother Jack (Linda) Lawrence of Union, KY, and sister Juanita Jearlds of Marion, IL. Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, his "breakfast club" buddies and cousin Cindy Jo Davis.
Rich's passion for cars, having a perfect lawn, his love for animals and his good looks were well-known to all that knew him. Rich was a Christian. He was a good man, a caring man and always there to help sick and infirmed family and friends.
Rich's motto was "I'm just passing through". For the 90 years, he "passed through", he touched many people with his compassion and good heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Belleville Area Humane Society.
Funeral services will be held at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens.
Richard "Rich" Lawrence
April 9, 1931 - November 4, 2021
Belleville, Illinois
Richard "Rich" Eugene Lawrence, age 90, of Belleville, IL, born April 9, 1931 in Fairmont City, IL, went to live with Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Richard was employed for 30 years as a machinist with the Baltimore and the Ohio (CSX) Railroad in East St. Louis, IL. He was a member of the I.A.M. and Aero Space Workers Union for over 50 years and a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church and New Life Club. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy Korean War aboard the U.S.S. C.K. Bronson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillian "Dolly" nee Foley, Lawrence; three brothers, James, Fred "Junior" and Robert "Bob"; two sisters, Frances "Sissy" Krouse and Geraldine Wylie.
Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Delores "Dee" Bunch; brother Jack (Linda) Lawrence of Union, KY, and sister Juanita Jearlds of Marion, IL. Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, his "breakfast club" buddies and cousin Cindy Jo Davis.
Rich's passion for cars, having a perfect lawn, his love for animals and his good looks were well-known to all that knew him. Rich was a Christian. He was a good man, a caring man and always there to help sick and infirmed family and friends.
Rich's motto was "I'm just passing through". For the 90 years, he "passed through", he touched many people with his compassion and good heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Belleville Area Humane Society.
Funeral services will be held at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens.
His obituary from the 7 Nov 2021 Belleville IL News-Democrat:
Richard "Rich" Lawrence
April 9, 1931 - November 4, 2021
Belleville, Illinois
Richard "Rich" Eugene Lawrence, age 90, of Belleville, IL, born April 9, 1931 in Fairmont City, IL, went to live with Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Richard was employed for 30 years as a machinist with the Baltimore and the Ohio (CSX) Railroad in East St. Louis, IL. He was a member of the I.A.M. and Aero Space Workers Union for over 50 years and a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church and New Life Club. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy Korean War aboard the U.S.S. C.K. Bronson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillian "Dolly" nee Foley, Lawrence; three brothers, James, Fred "Junior" and Robert "Bob"; two sisters, Frances "Sissy" Krouse and Geraldine Wylie.
Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Delores "Dee" Bunch; brother Jack (Linda) Lawrence of Union, KY, and sister Juanita Jearlds of Marion, IL. Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, his "breakfast club" buddies and cousin Cindy Jo Davis.
Rich's passion for cars, having a perfect lawn, his love for animals and his good looks were well-known to all that knew him. Rich was a Christian. He was a good man, a caring man and always there to help sick and infirmed family and friends.
Rich's motto was "I'm just passing through". For the 90 years, he "passed through", he touched many people with his compassion and good heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Belleville Area Humane Society.
Funeral services will be held at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens.
Richard "Rich" Lawrence
April 9, 1931 - November 4, 2021
Belleville, Illinois
Richard "Rich" Eugene Lawrence, age 90, of Belleville, IL, born April 9, 1931 in Fairmont City, IL, went to live with Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Richard was employed for 30 years as a machinist with the Baltimore and the Ohio (CSX) Railroad in East St. Louis, IL. He was a member of the I.A.M. and Aero Space Workers Union for over 50 years and a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church and New Life Club. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy Korean War aboard the U.S.S. C.K. Bronson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillian "Dolly" nee Foley, Lawrence; three brothers, James, Fred "Junior" and Robert "Bob"; two sisters, Frances "Sissy" Krouse and Geraldine Wylie.
Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Delores "Dee" Bunch; brother Jack (Linda) Lawrence of Union, KY, and sister Juanita Jearlds of Marion, IL. Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, his "breakfast club" buddies and cousin Cindy Jo Davis.
Rich's passion for cars, having a perfect lawn, his love for animals and his good looks were well-known to all that knew him. Rich was a Christian. He was a good man, a caring man and always there to help sick and infirmed family and friends.
Rich's motto was "I'm just passing through". For the 90 years, he "passed through", he touched many people with his compassion and good heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Belleville Area Humane Society.
Funeral services will be held at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens.
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