Edwin Daniel Lawrence's Obituary
Edwin Daniel Lawrence, 58, of Warrensburg, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Edwin was born June 29, 1954 in Decatur, the son of Edwin and Mary (McVey) Lawrence, Sr. A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ed enjoyed his days farming, shooting pool, and entertaining his grandchildren. His love of animals was immense and his kindness and generosity was endless. Ed was a friend to all and will be sadly missed.
Ed is survived by his wife of 26 years Janet Lawrence; mother, Mary Lawrence; children: Chris (Mendy) Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Lori (Tom) Adams, and Michell (Tom) Brockman; grandchildren: Breanna Adams, Evan Maxell, Dustin Adams, Caitlyn Colbeck, Garrett Brockman, and Gage Lawrence; sister, Susan (John) Zaiser; aunt, Barbara Lawrence, nieces, nephews, great nephews, extended in-laws, many friends, and his beloved friend Chico.
Ed was preceded in death by his father Edwin Lawrence, Sr., and sister, Nancy.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 10 am until the service time of 11 am in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney. Memorials: St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Homeward Bound Animal Shelter.
The Lawrence family is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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