Lawrence Douglas Soper

Lawrence Douglas Soper obituary, Essex, MD

Lawrence Douglas Soper

Lawrence Soper Obituary

Visit the Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A. website to view the full obituary.

May 9, 1942 ~ January 17, 2026

Beloved husband of Marguerite Soper. Devoted father of Betty Ward, Mary Mitchell, Doug Price, Stephanie Howe, Lisa Needham, Lawrence D. Soper II, and stepson Thomas Novik. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other loving family members.

Friends may call at the Bruzdzinski Funeral Home PA 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex 21221 on Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  Celebration of life service will begin at 7:00 PM. Private Cremation to Follow. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Back River United Methodist Church 544 Back River Neck Road Essex Md 21221    www.backriverumc.com 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A.

1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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