Born on December 5, 1927 to Pearl Morris-Lawrence and Albert E. Lawrence. He joined the military in 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1948.
On February 22, 1948 he married the love of his life, Betty Jo Burns, who survives the home. Their 73 year union created a loving family including two sons, Jerry E. Lawrence (Janice) and Ronald D. Lawrence and a daughter Betsy S. Arnold (Robert), 10 grandchildren, 25.5 great grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.
After acquiring his masters degree in education and administration he spent 40 years shaping young minds. He spent his retirement years flying all over the world without leaving his back porch and admiring, adoring and spoiling his loving wife and beautiful family. Throughout his life he did not let a moment go by that he wasn't showing his family, those close to him and his poodle Sweetie, his endless love for them.
He is proceeded in death by his mother Pearl, father Albert and Son-in-law Robert.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E 13TH ST N, Wichita, KS 67206. A visitation will be held Friday April 30, 2021 from 4pm - 8pm at Lakeview Funeral Home. A private family service with Military Honors will be held at Lakeview on Saturday May 1, 2021.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MyLakeviewFuneralHome.com for the Lawrence family.
