Varney "Ray" Lawrence

September 10, 1946 - August 21, 2017

Varney "Ray" Lawrence, age 70, of Pierce City, MO died on Monday, August 21, 2017, at his home in Pierce City, MO. Mr. Lawrence was born in Madera, CA on Tuesday, September 10, 1946. He was the son of Varney T. and Doreta (Powers) Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was a retired lineman. He served his country in the U.S.Navy and was member of Berwick Community Church, in the Berwick Community. Surviving are the following: two sons, Mike Lawrence of Pierce City, MO and Varney Lawrence of Bethany, OK; one daughter, Tracy Strickler of Mount Vernon, MO; four sisters, Alice Fay Mills of Tuttle, OK, Doris Butler of Mountain View, OK, Ruth Farrely of Lawton, OK, and Brenda Thomas of Carnegie, OK; two brothers, Carlin Lawrence of Alpha, OK and Johnny Lawrence of Sulphur, OK; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Springfield, MO. at 2:00 P.M. Friday August 25, 2017 under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, MO. Mr. Lawrence has been cremated at his request. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.