Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....LAWRENCE, ARTHUR JACK January 4, 2013
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News Star World - January 05, 2012
ARTHUR JACK LAWRENCE

Arthur Jack Lawrence, Sr., a long-time Columbia, LA resident, passed away 
peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 92 years old, with family at Ollie 
Steele Burden Manor, Baton Rouge. 

Mr. Lawrence was born in Georgetown, LA on July 21, 1920. He was a loving 
father and grandfather. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Lawrence was 
retired from People's Water Service in Columbia, Louisiana as well as the 
Louisiana State Highway Department. He was also known as Columbia's Plumber. 
He will be remembered as an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener and for his style 
of hats.

He is survived by his children, Joy Taylor and her husband, John of Baton 
Rouge, Judy Gamble and her husband, Irby of West Monroe; Sara Duncan and her 
husband, Ronnie of St. Gabriel, Jack Lawrence, Jr. (Jackie) and his wife, 
Janet of Monroe and John Lawrence and his wife, Pamela of Oakville, Ontario, 
his step-children, Tony Hatcher, Mary Peppers, his grandchildren Stuart, 
David, Johnny, Chris, Amy, Elizabeth, Eric, Kellie and Heather, his great-
grandchildren Britney, Aubrey, Ainsley, Caroline, Lorelei, Madilyn , Macy, 
Posey, and Kitt. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Nellie and 
Oscar, his sisters, Beatrice Long, Lois Dodge and Juanita Jones and his 
brother, Julius, his first wife, Clarice and his second wife, Eva, and his 
daughter, Laurie June.

Mr. Lawrence lived a full life filled with family and friends. He had a strong 
belief that "One is nearer God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on 
earth…" He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Columbia, Louisiana.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful nursing staff and care-givers at 
Ollie Steele where he lived for the last three years.

His grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. 

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Ollie Steele Burden Manor, 4250 
Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 or to a charity of your choice.

The visitation will be held at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia on Saturday, 
January 5, from 5:00-8:00PM. The funeral will be held on Sunday, January 6, at 
Stark's Cemetery in Georgetown, LA at 3:00pm. 


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