Gary Emerson Lawrence Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Emerson Lawrence of Milan, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 85, on June 11, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Emerson Lawrence to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leland Lawrence and Irene Lawrence (Gramling); his wife Clarice Rae Lawrence (Frazier); and his siblings-in-law, Ronald Gene Frazier, Robert Frazier, Laverne McNeece, Duane Pauley, Sharon McNeece and Betty Pauley.
He is survived by: his children, Todd Lawrence (Traci) of Kirksville and Denise Austin (Rick) of Edmond, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Ethan, Evan Lawrence, Taylor Argo (Robbie) and Kate Austin; his stepgrandchildren, Baylea Grant (Nick) and Tyler Turner; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Rylea Clay, Birklee Speiser, Hunter Grant and Jaxxon Turner; his brother Phillip Lawrence (Deloris) of Milan; and his sister-in-law Mary Frazier of Pollock. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home (120 W 4th St, Milan, MO 63556). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Deep Springs Cemetery.
