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Billy Gilbert Lawrence
Born: 3/17/1943
Died: 4/2/2020
Age: 77
Community: Swartz Creek, MI
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LAWRENCE, Billy Gilbert - Age 77, of Swartz Creek, died Thursday, April 2, 2020. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to Swartz Creek United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association.
Billy was born March 17, 1943 in Flint, the son of Ozro and Matilda (Thornberry) Lawrence. He was a 1961 graduate of Hoover High School in Flint. He married Claudia Janice Taylor May 16, 1964 in Flint. He retired in 1999 from GM Chevrolet as a tool maker after 37.3 years of service. Billy was a member of Swartz Creek United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the U.A.W. Local 659. He was a runner and had run the Crim several times and the Boston Marathon twice. He also enjoyed golfing.
Surviving are: his wife of 55 years, Janice; daughter, Christine (Jeff) Plaxco of Howard City; son, David (Michelle) Lawrence of Jackson; grandchildren, Lee, Tyler, David, and Jonathan Plaxco and Taylor and Brady Lawrence; brother-in-law, Bill Bradford of Flushing; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Dolly Bradford and Patricia Curtis. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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