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DOUGLAS EUGENE "BIB" LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE, DOUGLAS EUGENE "BIB" The family wishes to announce that Bib went peacefully to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 13th with his wife of 62 years, Mary Louise (Greenlaw) at his side at Mill Cove Nursing Home. Born in Burtts Corner, June 4th, 1912, he was the son of the late William Burton and Florence Mae (Jones) Lawrence. Besides his wife he will be dearly missed by his children, Shirley Clark, Robert Lawrence (Lora), and Anne Lawrence; grandchildren, Stephen Clark, Tanya Clark (Jason Ferguson), Shawn Lawrence, Kimberly Boyd (Tyler) along with many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his stepmother Myrtle Jones, infant daughter Sharon Mae, brothers Edward and Ronald Lawrence and sister Myrtle Gibbs. Eugene was employed by the Daily Gleaner for about 41 years, retiring from there on his 70th birthday, June 4th, 1982. He was an active member of the Devon Park Baptist Church, serving at various times as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and choir member. Over the years Eugene also filled in for vacant pastorates and vacationing pastors, sometimes taking with him a male quartet of which he was a part. Resting at McAdams Funeral Home, York Street, where visiting will take place Thursday December 18th, 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00pm. Funeral service will take place Friday, Dec. 19th at 2:00pm at Devon Park Baptist Church, 145 Clark Street, with Rev. Terry Woodcock officiating. Donations to Devon Park Christian School or donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.mcadamsfh.com

 

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