John Henry Lawrence, 87, took his final flight Thursday, September 12,2017. John, an Air Force Veteran, loved flying airplanes and the good times at Bowman Field with fellow pilots,
But most of all he enjoyed spending time with family.
John retired as a transportation supervisor from Kroger Trucking Company.
John is predeceased by his wife, Mary A. “aka Betty” (Thompson) and his oldest grandson , Daryl Brown. Left to cherish John’s memory are his children Greg (Linda), Eileen Brown, Mike (Renee), Ann Ramser (George), and Cecilia Lynch (Rick); nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister Jane Shull and brother Jerry Lawrence. John also leaves behind his beloved cats, Brina and Liz.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday at St. Paul Catholic church followed by burial at St. Andrew Cemetery. Visitation is 2 – 8 P.M. Friday at Owen Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans.