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Smythie Douglas "S.D." "Smitty" Lawrence

1942 - 2018

Smythie Douglas "S.D." "Smitty" Lawrence obituary, 1942-2018, Lubbock Tx, TX

BORN

1942

DIED

2018

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Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery

5740 West 19th Street

Lubbock, Texas

Smythie Lawrence Obituary

Lubbock TX - S.D. "Smitty" Lawrence, of Wolfforth, passed away on March 1, 2018. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on August 24, 1942. Smitty graduated from Lazbuddie High School, and received his Bachelors and Masters from Texas Tech University. He was married to Sherry Lawrence on June 6, 1966. Smitty had a career in education at Springlake-Earth, Seagraves, and Frenship. He had a passion for doing handy work and building things. He was survived by his children, Robin and Jason. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 6, from 2-3pm, immediately followed by graveside services at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2018.
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I have many precious memories of Smitty, Sherry, Robin, and Jason from their time in Seagraves. My prayers.

Jeanette Hadaway

March 8, 2018

Both Sherry and Mr. Lawrence were wonderful mentors to me when I started teaching thirty years ago. They were both huge blessings to this kid who had no idea what she was doing. Mr. Lawrence was a supportive principal to work for! He will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with Robin and Jason during this difficult time. May God bring them peace and comfort.

Leeann Branham

March 5, 2018

Bless you, Jason and Robin, you were blessed with wonderful parents. I admired them both.

Mary Woods

March 5, 2018

Mr. Lawrence, you were a good man!

Jason Kohnhorst

March 5, 2018

Mr Lawrence was a caring & professional administrator. He hired me to be a counselor at FJHS in August 1992.
One day he fell and the cut required a band-aid. The students did notice, and each student copied him with a band-aid on their face. Jr. High students are observant and creative!

I appreciated the leadership and support from Mr Lawrence to a new counselor.

Judy Bryant

March 4, 2018

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