Obituary & Service
Larry Ernest Lawrence, son of Ernest and Gene Ann (Mathews) Lawrence was born July 7, 1948 in Grant City, Missouri and went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2018 at the age of 70.He married the love of his life, Walthena June Chapman, on August 31, 1968 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They shared over 50 years of life and marriage together. He graduated from Ottawa University where he also played basketball. He was a long time middle school science teacher and coach. After retirement he found a new career as a carpenter and woodworker, aptly naming his handyman business "The Carpenter's Son."
Larry loved to see men’s lives changed through his affiliation with the Faithful Men’s Ministry. He was proud to be a Commissioned Man and taught mens ministries for many years. He & Walthena started the Hands of Grace Warehouse/Food Pantry In 2006, a ministry of Zoe Institute, Inc, Tahlequah, OK. Larry was music minister and youth director for Keys First Southern Baptist Church and served as interim music minister at Carter Baptist. He loved to sing, listen to his daughters sing, and was a part of the FBC church choir for many years.
Larry loved his family and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. Even in his last days at the hospital, his jovial, friendly personality and interactions with nurses and hospital staff was an inspiring testament to his love of life and love of people. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernie Lawrence.
Larry is survived by a loving family which includes his mother Gene Ann Lawrence of Tahlequah, OK; brother David and wife Jan Lawrence of Moore, OK; sister Lonna and husband Larry of Wagoner, OK; brother Mat and wife Janet of Parkhill, OK; his loving wife, Walthena of the home; children, Lori Riner and husband DJ of Tulsa, OK, and Lisa Stierwalt and husband Stephen of Peachtree City, GA; 8 grandchildren, Justin and Aubrey Riner of Owasso, OK; Taylor Riner of Providence, RI; Christian Stierwalt of Ennistymon, Ireland; Analise Stierwalt of Peachtree City, GA; Kinsey Stierwalt of Peachtree City, GA; Aveah Riner of Tulsa, OK; and Maddie Riner of Tulsa, OK. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives survive him.
Funeral Service
DEC 20.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church (Tahlequah)
201 Commercial Rd
Tahlequah, OK, US, 74464
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