James Thomas Lawrence Obituary, Poinsett County, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Susan Smith - husbands step-great grandfather Date: June 4, 2004 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** James Thomas Lawrence March 22, 1973 The Jonesboro Sun Thursday, March 22, 1973 Jonesboro Sun Lawrence James Thomas Lawrence, 71, of Payneway, a retired farmer, died early thismorning in Newport Hospital. He was a native of Oklahoma and belonged to the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are two sons, Frank Lawrence of Payneway, and Howard Lawrence of Weona; one daughter, Mrs. Retha Garrison of Weona; one brother, Willie Lawrence of Egypt, a sister, Mrs. Annie Johnson of California, and 19 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are not complete at this time Interment will be in Holly Springs Cemetery. Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home is in charge. Friday, March 23, 1973 Jonesboro Sun Lawrence Funeral services for James Thomas Lawrence, 71, of Paynemway, retired farmer, who died Tuesday in Newport Hospital, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 pm in Jackson's Chapel with Rev. Harvey Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery with Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home in charge. Surviving, besides those listed yesterday are 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.