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MELVIN LAWRENCE
WOODBURN — Melvin Earl Lawrence, 82, of Woodburn, Illinois, died at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, Illinois, on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
He was born Aug. 14, 1935, in Alton, Illinois, to Millard Lawrence and Angeline (Lawrence) Lawrence.
He married Eileen (Rose) Lawrence on Sept. 29, 1956. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2000.
He was retired after having been a mold maker for Owens Illinois.
He is survived by his children, Deb (Shane) Allen of Woodburn, Penny (Tom) Throne of Bunker Hill, Illinois, grandchildren, Michael (Kacie) Allen, Lisa Allen, Shawn (Katie) Throne, great-grandchildren, AJ Allen, Hunter Allen, Dean Throne, Trinity Throne, Matthew Allen, brothers, Eugene (Verna) Lawrence of Bunker Hill, Vernon (Jeanette) Lawrence of Bunker Hill, sister-in-law, Sharon Lawrence of Bunker Hill, and special friend, Betty Triplett of Bunker Hill, Illinois.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, great-grandson, Colton Throne, brother, Kenneth Lawrence, brothers and sisters-in-law, Alice and Ernie Belisle, Eldon and Jean Rose.
Friends may call on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 4 until 8 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, with Rev. Jon Sander officiating. Burial will be at Woodburn Cemetery, Woodburn.
Memorials are suggested to Woodburn Bible Church or Woodburn Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
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for Melvin Lawrence
Marilyn Moore.
December 28, 2017
Deb& penny & family, I am so sorry to hear of Melvin ,s passing I loved the times when Eileen was still here &we had such good times together. You have my deepest sympathy.
Bruce Brueggemann WellCreek Pharmacy -Bethalto
December 28, 2017
So sorry to hear that Melvin had passed. Always enjoyed visiting with him at Alton Kmart Pharmacy throughout the many years! Appreciated him entrusting his prescriptions to us when i retired from kmart, it meant a lot to me. Prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Ginger Noel
December 27, 2017
Penny and Deb, my heart is heavy to hear of the passing of your dad. Melvin was a good man and a joy to be around. I am so sorry for your loss, love you both!
December 27, 2017
we are so sorry for your loss.the lord will give you strength to get through these terrible times. allen&alice greeling
Cork Sparks
December 27, 2017
Deb & Penny .... you both have our deepest sympathy. Your dad was a wonderful person! Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your families during this sad time.
Love, Cork & Carol
Susan & Don Garrison
December 26, 2017
Debbie & Penny,
You were so fortunate have Such a Caring and wonderful Dad...
You both have such joyous and Find Memories..
He had such a wonderful Life with your Mom and then to find Such a Joy and Caring relationship with Betty.
He was Very Blessed and So were Both of You.
Nat Mellenthin
December 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I grew up and worked in Bunker Hill and knew the family well. May GOD'S love comfort and surround this family.
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