Kenneth-Laurence, Jr.-Obituary

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Kenneth James Laurence, Jr.

Clarkston, Michigan

Oct 29, 1977 – Apr 21, 2022 (Age 44)

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BORN
October 29, 1977
DIED
April 21, 2022
AGE
44
LOCATION
Clarkston, Michigan

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Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston Obituary

LAURENCE, Kenneth James, Jr.; of Clarkston formerly of Rochester Hills; passed away suddenly on April 21, 2022; age 44; husband/best friend of Emily Bitzer Laurence; loving & doting father of Charlotte “Charly” and Michael “Mikey”; son of Kenneth, Sr. (late Beverly) Laurence; brother of Jamie (James) Shortenhaus; uncle of Ella & Abigail;  son in law of Jim (Kathy) Bitzer and Christina (Tom) Hamill; brother in law of Elizabeth (Chris) Mills. Kenny graduated from Rochester High School in 1996 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. He was employed at Czarnowski as a Senior Account Director. Kenny was an avid golfer and enjoyed being a member at Oakhurst Country Club. He was a sports fanatic, especially a loyal Detroit fan. He had the ability to make those around him feel special with his genuine and friendly personality. He will be remembered as smart, witty, reliable, stylish and extremely organized. His vibrant presence and ability to give amazing advice will be sorely missed. Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Saturday from 4:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-1:00pm. Private family funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research. Please leave a memory of Ken on his online guest book below.

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To Ken's family...my heartfelt sympahty. I was fortunate to have known and worked as an industry colleague of Ken's for the past 16 years. He was a true professional and a person of integrity. I will forever remember the 20 block walk I recently took with Ken at the NYAS from our group dinner back to our hotel where it was apparent through our conversation (to no surprise) what a loving and caring family man he truly is. Rest in peace my freind!!

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Emily- I am truly so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your whole family. You are in my heart.

Dear Lawrence family,
I am deeply sorry to learn of the death of your Kenneth.
Kenneth was a good friend of our daughter Emily Watters at Rochesyer high school. I only met him a few times but he was always very polite and nice and very well liked.
May God be with you all.

Kenny was the most amazing and charismatic person. His laugh and smile are something I will hold with me forever. He was a friend and fraternity brother and one of the main reasons I join Delta Sigma Phi. My college experience and everything after would not be what it was today if not for meeting him. Living in separate states since college made our interactions sadly not as often as I would have liked, but I know he is someone I could pick up wherever I left off. I am sorry I was...

No message can even come close to expressing how it feels when you lose someone you love. Sending this note with a word of friendship and caring and trust in the comfort of hope over time. Kenny was certainly a special person who lit up the world with his positive energy. I knew Kenny & Jamie from our days at WMU, I am sorry I was unable to attend the services, your families are in my thoughts.

Patsy and I looked after Kenny and Jamie for almost a week when Ken and Bev traveled overseas on a Chrysler trip. This great experience pleasantly prepared us for the blessing of having our own children thanks to watching these extraordinary and exceptional children. If this is what parenthood entails, I thank God for giving us this time with Kenny and Jamie! I took Kenny for walks in our Chicago neighborhood. He would say, "Uncle John, I'm getting tired, let's head home." I placed him...