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Gary Duane Lawrence

1954 - 2015

Gary Duane Lawrence obituary, 1954-2015, Arlington, TX

BORN

1954

DIED

2015

Gary Lawrence Obituary

Gary Duane Lawrence passed away Monday, June 1, 2015, in Arlington. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Pantego Bible Church, 8001 Anderson Blvd., Fort Worth, the Rev. Kevin Glenn officiating. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gary was born Nov. 1, 1954, in Little Rock, Ark., to Duane Will Lawrence and Bernell Branscum Lawrence. He was raised in Arkansas and moved to Texas in 1984. Gary was an active member of Pantego Bible Church. Some of his passions were fly-fishing, sharing the Gospel, dating his wife of 35 years, Shelley, being with family and friends, and being "Pawpaw" to his five grandkids. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Ray Dixon. Survivors: Wife, Shelley; sons, Ben Lawrence and wife, Amber, and Ian Knox; daughters, Lacey Edrington and husband, David, and Kinsey Thurlow and husband, Jon; sister, Darlene Combs and husband, Rick; and grandchildren, Luke, Zack, Justus, Addy and Charlee.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 5, 2015.

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April 18, 2016

Hi Gary did our roof a couple of years ago. A very warmhearted man. He helped us so much with the roof. I am sure people may wonder how do you remember the person who did your roof? He was one to be remembered with his acts of kindness. Family be encouraged and hold the memories close in your heart. Be blessed.

Linda Kuhn

June 6, 2015

To the family - you are in my thoughts. Gary was truly a wonderful man, father and husband. I am a customer that had the greatest respect for him. He is now helping all those in heaven along with a great story..

Carol Holley

June 6, 2015

Gary was a wonderful neighbor and always looked out for us...I will miss seeing his smiling face on my many dog walks. My heart goes out to his family.

Cassia Gordon

June 5, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of you, Shelley, of Kinsey and of course, of Gary. I'll keep you in my prayers.

June 5, 2015

Shelly, my heart goes out to you and your children in this great loss. I am praying God will give you all His preciouse peace and comfort that passes all understanding. Bernice Davis Crites

Loni Allsbrooks

June 5, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, I knew Gary for a lot of years. He loved the Lord, his wife
and family. He will be missed by all who knew
him.

June 5, 2015

So Sorry for your loss I always enjoyed being around him and Shelley when we had a chance! Rest in Peace!

Leann Coleman

June 5, 2015

Gary was a good father and a good husband but first and foremost a good Christian. He lived his life with integrity, humilty and honestly. What a tremendous legacy. May God bless Shelley and the kids and teach us all to embrace and appreciate each and every day we have with those we love.

Henry & Debby Erwin

June 5, 2015

Gary was a great friend for many years we are so sorry for your lost may god bless and be with you and your family

Naomi Robinson

June 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting him a handful of times, but each time I was welcomed in like part of the family. Praying for you and yours.

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