Leslie V. Lawrence Jr., 87, of Columbus, formerly of Cherry Fork, Ohio, died early Sunday morning at his son’s residence following many months of failing health.
He was retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation as a systems analyst. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the VFW, as well as a member of the Keystone Kops with the Fraternal Order of Police. In his free time, he enjoyed oil painting and spending his time with his grandchildren, whom he considered the light of his life.
He was born on Feb. 17, 1930, in Manchester, to the late Leslie V. and Gertrude Knox Lawrence Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betsy C. Dulaney, whom he married on July 3, 1954; children, David A. (Judy) Lawrence of Marysville, Stephen D. Lawrence and Patrick V. Lawrence, both of Columbus, Michael G. (Susan) Lawrence of West Jefferson and Kevin C. Lawrence of Johnstown; five grandchildren, Rebecca (Sheldon) Yoder, Rachel (Nick) Hartley, Andy, Chad and Jacob Lawrence; and three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Neil and Chase.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home, where the Rev. Don Moceri will officiate funeral services at 4 p.m. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Cherry Fork Cemetery in Cherry Fork.
Condolences may be expressed at www.ingramfuneralservice.com.