James Wayne Lawrence was born June 9, 1960 to Carroll & Laura “Bryant” Lawrence and left this earthly home April 27th 2017.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Darlene, Daughters Elizabeth Nelms and husband Patrick, Amy Walsh and husband Mike, son Robert and fiancé Lacie.
Mom, Laura Pinkerton, 7 grandchildren. 3 brothers Michael and Kelly of Springfield, Danny and Connie of Shell Knob, MO Tommy and Marvonna of Green Forest, AR. 2 sisters Carol Bennie of Coos Bay, OR Pat and Tom Houle of Springfield, MO. 2 step-brothers and 1 step sister all of Arizona, Mother-in-law Clara Weston of Pea Ridge, AR. A multitude of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Dad, Step-Dad, several Aunts and Cousins.
He loved spending time with his family, camping, hunting and fishing.
He was retired from Mercy Hospital after 19 years of service.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO. A graveside service will be at McCullah Cemetery, Shell Knob, MO 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 with Pastor Boone Middleton officiating.