Gerald E. Lawrence, 94, of Greensburg passed away on November 18, 2024; born May 9, 1930 in Greensburg, the son of Claud E. and Wilma O. Griffin Lawrence. Gerald was a 1948 graduate of New Point High School and was a United States Navy Veteran, retiring after 40+ years in the Naval Reserves. Gerald married Dorothy E. McNeely on June 15, 1952 and, together, they had four children: Vickie, Douglas, Jennifer and Cathy. He retired after 34 years with Bohn Aluminum and then, again, after working at Tree City Tool for 25+ years. Gerald was a member & Deacon of the First Christian Church and a former Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at New Point Christian Church. Gerald was a former Boy Scouts Scout Master and recipient of the Silver Beaver Award; has been on the Sheriff’s Merit Board since 1982; Masonic Lodge, Lucky Investment Club; Republican Central Treasurer for 37 years; Greensburg Country Club; Greensburg Optimist Club-President and Foundation Rep; District Optimist Club Foundation Rep, Dime A Day Rep, Audit and Finance Chair, District Candidate Qualification Committee Chair, Club Service Committee Chair, Leadership Development Chair, District Governor, District Lieutenant Governor; International Optimist Club Convention District Ambassador.
Survivors include: wife, Dorothy Lawrence; daughters, Vickie (Roger) Pressler, Jennifer (Paul) Krause, and Cathy (Mike) Endris; grandchildren, Amy (Joe) Lumpkins, Whitney Stewart, Breanne Krause, and Brandon Krause; great grandchildren, Jocelyn Lumpkins, Chandra Lumpkins, Blaiden Adams and Danica Lumpkins; brothers, Paul L. (Janet) Lawrence, and Mervin R. (Agatha) Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Douglas Lawrence; sister, Dorothy Wolford; and brother, James Lawrence.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the funeral home at 11:00 am. Pastors Danny Wolford and Ray Sweet will be officiating. Burial will follow at the South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Greensburg First Christian Church or any Veteran organization of your choice. Share your fondest memory or condolence at www.Gilliland-Howe.com.
