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    Edgar J. Lawrence

    May 11, 1943 - December 29, 2019

    Edgar J. "E.J." Lawrence, 76, of Perryville, Missouri died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, MO. He was born May 11, 1943 in Perryville, Missouri to Wilbert and Ottana (Michaud) Lawrence. He had been a coal miner. He was a member of American Legion Post 133 Booster, Elks Lodge 2701 and UMWA. Survivors include his lifelong partner of 58 years, Diana (Adams), two daughters and one son, Denise (Dave) Batchler of Wentzville, MO, Tracy (Randy) Elliott of Imperial, MO, Keith Lawrence of Perryville, MO; eight sisters, Reva (Thomas) Boxdorfer of Bethalto, IL, Virginia (Paul) Lowes, Valma Hayden, Wilma Kline, Mary (Kim) Flentge all of Perryville, MO, Verna DePaul of Marion, IL, Wileen (Gary) Frost of Gary, IN, Evelyn (Raymond) Detjen of Perryville, MO; three brothers, Roger Lawrence of Perryville, MO, Ronald Lawrence of St. Louis, MO, Jimmy Lawrence of Perryville, MO; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Rena Lawrence; two brothers, Rodney Lawrence, Ralph Lawrence; and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at Ford & Young Chapel on Friday, January 3 from 4:00 pm until time of memorial service at 7:00 pm with Pastor Michael Friese officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to COPD - American Heart Association or American Lung Association. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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    Edgar J. "E.J." Lawrence, 76, of Perryville, Missouri died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, MO. He was born May 11, 1943 in Perryville, Missouri to Wilbert and Ottana (Michaud) Lawrence. He had... View Obituary & Service Information

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