Biography
Harold Leon Lawrence, age 78, of Bridgeport, IL, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. He was born June 4, 1936, in Billett, IL, the son of Robert and Charlotte (Gobble) Lawrence. He married Diana M. Slade on April 19, 1958 and she died January 8, 2010.
Leon was a truck driver. He also worked for KAT out of Chesterton, Indiana. He was an Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Moose and Eagles.
Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Diana; one daughter, Charlotte Lawrence; three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include two sons Rodney (Nancy) Lawrence of Dupont, IN and Robert Leon Lawrence of Hillsboro, IL; one daughter, Cheryl Greathouse of Seymour, IN; one sister, Bonnie Coonce of Neoga, IL; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4 to 8 PM at Emmons-Macey and Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville.
There are no services. The body is being cremated.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice or the Diabetes Association.
Visitation
NOV
6.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)
Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home
1303-12th Street
Lawrenceville, IL