William S. "Buck" Lawrence
September 5, 1927 ~ November 29, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis J. Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM followed by Optimist prayers at 7:15 PM.
William S. “Buck” Lawrence, Sr., 81, of Bushwood, MD 81 died November 29, 2008 at his residence. He was born September 5, 1927 in St. Mary’s County, MD to the late George L. and Pauline F. Long Lawrence. He is survived by his wife Ann Fowler Lawrence; his children Paula Lawrence Goode and her husband Artie, Martha Lawrence Casner and her husband Fred, George Lancaster Lawrence and his wife Robin, Mary “Migs” Lawrence Moreland and her husband Syd, Margaret Lawrence Putnam and her husband Larry and William Sidney Lawrence, Jr. and his wife Jackie. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Kivlin and his grandchildren Stephanie Lawrence, Amber Lawrence, Maggie Moreland, Laura Putnam and Zack Moreland as well as many loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings Tom Lawrence, Ann Abell and Alice Lawrence. A life long resident of St. Mary’s County, he was a farmer, a game warden and supervisor of assessments for fourteen years. He was a charter member of the 7th District Optimist Club. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM followed by Optimist prayers at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Artie Goode, Fred Casner, Syd Moreland, Larry Putnam, Jimmy Spence and Bobby Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be the 7th District Optimist Club. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Ann Rita and your family: We are so sorry for your loss of Buck. I know its hard, but really he is in a better and safer place. He is finally at peace. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Take care of yourself. Love, Mary Agnes”
“Dear Ann Reeder & Family, We are so sorry for your great loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness. Keep all the great memories close to your hearts. I’m sure Dad welcomed him into heaven ready to play a game of cards. Take care. With Love & Sympathy, Kim & Billy Pilkerton”
“To My Miggins, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. Know that he is at peace and smiling down upon you. Love, Susan Blair Dudley”
“To the Lawrence Family, It has been a long fought battle with your dad and his health, but one thing is for sure, he is healthy again and is looking down from the heavens, on each of you, on this day, and every day until you all gather again, with him. Buck was a very good man, to his family and to his community, he will be missed by all. May God bless all of you in this time of need…”
“Sid & family, Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. “
“To all of the Lawrence family, You will all be in our thoughts and prayers this week and through out the holiday season. We know that he is in a better place but surely will be missed by many. He was a good man which is very evident by the wonderful family that he leaves behind.”
“So sorry to hear about Buck. You all are in our prayers.”
“Mr. Buck made me feel like one of his own kids a number of times. First he gave me my first real job and even gave me a ride to work everyday. The experience I gained while in the assessment office came in handy many many times. Once when I had the chance to go on vacation with the whole bunch, I ran out of spending money and he slipped me a little more to get me through the week. It wasn’t a lot, but it might as well had been $1,000. I’ll also remember that and all the good times we all had growing up together, at Holy Angels Sacred Heart School and 4-H. Hope your smiles and laughter comes back soon. “
“Ann Reeder and Family, I am really sorry for the passing of Buck. I and my family will always cherish the memories that we all have shared with him and your family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. “
“Mary, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family is in my prayers.”
“Martha and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.”
“Our sincere sympathy, love, prayers are with you and yours, Ann Reeder. May Buck rest in peace. I will be thinking about you. May God bless….”
“To all of the Lawrence Family, Ruth & I extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Buck was a good man and I know he will be missed by many. His pain is over and I’m sure he is at peace now. He lived a good life.”
“Our family has very fond memories of sharing many vacations and card playing fun times. We extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Lawrence family. I am sure that there is room at the table with our Dad to play a few hands:). God bless you all, Love, The Quades (Wayne, Glenda and Haley)”
“”Sid we are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers”.”
“Sid and family: Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. “
“To the Lawrence family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you. Mr. Lawrence was such a nice man! I will keep you all in my prayers. Margaret/Larry and Mrs. Lawrence, I send my special thoughts and regards to you. With deepest sympathy, Gretchen “
“To Ann Reeder and family, We are saddened to hear about Buck. We all have so many fond memories of him, especially Tracy, his God Son. He was a wonderful friend and close relative. Our regards to all of you. Robert Steele, Dianne, Kim, Tracy, Tim and Terry”
“To the Lawrence Family: May you find comfort in the many special memories of the one you loved so much. Skip & I worked with “Buck” for many years at the Courthouse. I was Clerk of the District Court and Skip was Supervisor of Maintenance for St. Mary’s County, we have a lot of fond memories of him, sorry we live so far away and will be unable to attend any of the services for him. May God bless the Lawrence Family. We know the holidays will be tough. Skip and Doris Jones”
“”Sid & Family, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Buck was a great person! We can just visualize Buck and Johnny P. playing cards looking down on you and smiling.”
“Paula and Artie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.”
“Ann Reeder and family, Our condolences on Bucks passing. He was a gentle man and fun to be around. He will be missed.”
“We at Frame A lot send our deepest sympathy to the entire Lawrence family.”
“Margaret and all, sorry to hear about your dad. Our summer family trips to Ocean City and minature golf will always be part of my fondest memories.”
“Lawrence Family… Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. “
“Lawrence family — I just heard of Buck’s passing. I’m so sorry to hear he has passed, but know he is no longer suffering. He was kind hearted and a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Luanne Raley”
“To the Lawrence family: We were so sorry to hear about Buck’s passing. You are in our prayers and thoughts. “
“To the Lawrence Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.”
“GEORGE I’M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD, MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE, JOY, JAMIE & BRAD”