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Steven Duane "Steve" Lawrence
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of Brighton, Michigan, formerly of Pinckney, age 70, passed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Angela Hospice in Livonia. He was born May 30, 1954, in Ann Arbor, the son of Bobby Ray and Norma Jean (Young) Lawrence.
Steve graduated from Pinckney High School in 1972. He went to Wayne State University to become an Automotive Mechanic, and worked at shops in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, and Grimes Auto in Pinckney. He was recently working for Pzarka Site Development in Fenton. Steve was a Volunteer Firefighter for Hamburg Township for 20 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley and collected cowboy hats, which earned him the biker name "Cowboy." Steve also collected eagle statues and figurines, and liked to play his guitar.
Steve is survived by his wife, Janis Agnes (Gray) Lawrence. They were married on December 13, 2014, in Milford. He is also survived by his son, Steven D. Lawrence, Jr. of Pinckney; his daughters, Valerie Lawrence of Hackehstown, New Jersey, and Kristina (Matt) Smith of Livonia; stepson, Gary (Alicia) Kerr of Livonia; stepdaughters, Deborah (Jeremy) Swarthout of Southgate, and Jacqueline (William) Scherle of Garden City; seven grandchildren, Logan, Sierra, Neangelo, Adrianna, Grayson, Logan, and Alexander; and sisters, Diana Poppenger of Chelsea, Jackie (Michael) Waldyke of Dexter, and Barbara (David) Klumpp of Pinckney; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, David Lawrence.
A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oral Cancer Foundation.
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