Sammie Eugene Lawrence, age 75 of Oldfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday January 2, 2014 in his home. He was born April 8, 1938 at Keltner and grew up in the Mound community where he enjoyed the farm and rural living. Sam graduated from Ava High School and The Basic Institute of Technology in St. Louis. On January 1, 1961 Sam was united in marriage to Eva Friend and this union was blessed with two sons. He also served his country aboard the USS General J.C. Breckinridge as a member of the United States Navy and served at two Naval Stations as a member of the 305 attack squadron. Sam was employed at ITT Continental Bakery and later retired from General Electric. Sam was a member of the Dogwood Nazarene Church and enjoyed attending community gospel singings. He also was a member of the neighborhood Four Wheeler Club and a member of the Southwest Missouri Equine Driving Association. Sam enjoyed trail rides with his neighbors and training horses and mules. Sam was preceded in death by his mother Gertrude (Melton) Lawrence, two sisters Ada and Vada and two brothers Richard and Denzil.Sam is survived by his wife Eva, two sons Warren Lawrence and wife Myra of Baconton, GA and Van Lawrence and wife Ruthann of Montague, MI; five grandchildren Bobbi Garcia and husband Frank, Camelle Vernon and husband Randy, Samuel Lawrence and wife Brittany, Tracy Lawrence, and Hanna Lawrence; four great-grandsons Brent and Colin Vernon and Bo and Jax Garcia; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends.Funeral services will be 12:30 P.M. Thursday January 9, 2014 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Michael Peebles, Bob Huskey and Jerry Hawkins officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial with full military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO.Memorials are suggested to The American Cancer Society, Wounded Warriors or donors charity choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com
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Greg and Candave Anderson says
January 2, 2014 at 5:48 pmWe will miss him dearly! Aunt Eva you will be in our thoughts and prayers! We love you!
Van Lawrence says
January 3, 2014 at 8:06 pm“I am a part of all that I have met.” Alfred Lord Tennyson.
I am a better employee, father, husband and friend because I had the chance to be around Sam Lawrence. I am truly lucky he is a part of me.
Joanna (Peebles) Matlock & Jerry Matlock says
January 4, 2014 at 1:21 pmMemories of your friendship are treasures I will always have since our school days at White Oak.
Aaron Amy and Hailey Layton says
January 4, 2014 at 3:57 pmSammie was the kindest man I knew. He loved to tell stories, and listening to him you could hear that he loved his God, his family and his farm! He had the best laugh ever and showed the most faith and grace I’ve seen. Thinking of you Eva and praying Gods comfort for you and the kids!
Marv & Jemi (Morrison) Doxon says
January 5, 2014 at 2:00 pmDear Warren, Myra and Family –
We are so sorry to hear of Sammie’s passing. I know each of you are proud of the person he was. I have never heard anything except kind words and praise spoken about him.
Our prayer for you: The peace deep in your heart that only God can provide in this time of sorrow.
Marv & Jemi
Scott & Bobbie Holt says
January 5, 2014 at 8:56 pmR.I.P uncle sammy you will be very missed by all your family and friends as well as your 4 legged buddies… you can chauffier jesus around in a mule drawn wagon now with no pain…. Aunt Eva our hearts , thoughts, and prayer are with you and the rest of the family…
Jamey & Billy Joe Herd says
January 6, 2014 at 5:59 pmWe are so sorry for your lost.
CONNIE TUCKER says
January 6, 2014 at 9:46 pmI JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK SAMMY FOR BEING PART OF OUR LIVES,BEING A WONDERFUL UNCLE AND ALWAYS BEING THERE IF SOMEONE NEEDED YOU. YOU AND EVA HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE AUNT AND UNCLE AND ALL OF US KIDS LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. I THINK MY BEST RECENT MEMORY WAS WHEN MY SON GRADUATED FROM HIGHSCHOOL AND YOU SET FOR HOURS AND TALK TO HIM ABOUT LIFE AND DISCUSSED POLITICS WITH MY OLDEST SON. I LOVED LISTENING TO YOU EDUCATING THEM AND I REMEMBER TELLING TO LISTEN TO YOU. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND WILL MISS YOU.
David Myers says
January 7, 2014 at 9:58 pmWith our deepest sympathy during this time of
sorrow.
Wanda Shortt says
January 7, 2014 at 10:34 pmSO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, EVA. I UNDERSTAND THE EMPTYNESS YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY.
Phyllis (Posey) Burkdoll says
January 8, 2014 at 10:03 amWords seem so empty at a time like this but I am thinking of you all. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Love to your entire family.
Johnny & Phyllis Burkdoll and Family
Marla Anderson says
January 8, 2014 at 10:07 pmSammie was an amazing man an will be greatly missed . Our thoughts an prayers are with you Eva , Warren an Family ,an Van an Family ! We love you all , your in our thoughts . Marla an Family
Helen B. Hayes says
January 9, 2014 at 9:04 amWe all really wanted to be there with you all, but 15+ inches of snow just wouldn’t allow us . We love you all and know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in are hearts .
Jeff Ellison says
January 9, 2014 at 10:26 amWarren and Myra and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, Sammie. I have lots of memories of him when we were playing little league baseball and then throughout high school. You guys will be our thoughts and prayers and we can be comforted by knowing that he is in a better place with his Savior Jesus Christ. God Bless. Jeff
Mario Soto says
January 10, 2014 at 6:39 amWarren and Myra, We are so sorry for your the loss of your father. May God comfort and bless you all in your time of need.
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