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Anthony Lawrence Obituary
"Tony"
79, of Springfield, Ohio, went Home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022, at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1942, the son of Brooks and Dolly Lawrence. Tony graduated from Springfield High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University in Education. He was a teacher for many years in Springfield. He then went to Dayton Dunbar working with troubled children. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springfield and was a friend of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Tony's memory will be cherished by his wife Andrea Kay Lawrence; and one son, Anthony the Second; one sister, Dody Lawrence Brown; one aunt, Unita Lawrence; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, James Brooks Lawrence; and his parents, Brooks and Dolly Lawrence.
Visitation is Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life service at 12 noon in St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Social Distancing and masks are mandatory. Arrangements by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home. www.robertchenryfuneralhome.com.
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Joy, Dena, Kimberly, Erin, William and Georgie
January 14, 2022
So sorry that we could not be with you. Love and prayers are being sent from your Connecticut family.
Minister Inez Holmes
January 14, 2022
I'm continuing in prayer for you Kay, other family members and friends. Tony will be greatly missed. I pray that the PEACE OF GOD CONTINUES TO BE WITH YOU ALL. I also pray that God's protection and God's strength embrace you during this time! In Jesus Holy name. Amen.
John and Beth Robey
January 13, 2022
We will miss Tony's smiles and greetings. His life was well lived and he was much loved. May the angels lead you into paradise and the martyrs greet your coming home.
Gary Wilder
January 13, 2022
RIP
Thomas A. McCabe
January 13, 2022
My condolences to the family and friends of Tony. I remember with fondness the fun we had playing basketball in the back alleys of the neighborhood after school.
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