James Richard Lawrence Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Richard Lawrence of Commerce, Texas, who passed away on June 14, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Richard Lawrence to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Lawrence and Mary Lawrence; and his sister Cecilia Pierson. He is survived by: his wife Joan; his children, Michael of San Antoino, TX, Jamie of Menomonie, WI and Matthew (Penny) of Prior Lake, MN.; his grandchildren, Alyssa of Dallas, TX, Kaley of College Station, TX, Anna of Shelbyville, TN, Elizabeth of Menomonie, WI, Antonio of Menomonie, WI and Jacob of Prior Lake, MN; his siblings, Dennis (Sharon) of Buffalo, WY, Grace Moriarty (Bill) of Bull Head, AZ and Margaret Paul (JP) of Rapid City, SD; and his brother-in-law Butch Pierson of Sheridan, WY.. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rich's name to Oklahoma Panhandle State University Football Scholarship or St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Commerce, TX.
