Claude Ely "Dinks" Lawrence III's Obituary
Funeral services for Claude “Dinks” Ely Lawrence, of Leesville, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5:00 P.M– 8:00 P.M in the funeral home.
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, Claude “Dinks” Ely Lawrence III, loving husband, D.O.D and Grumps passed away at the age of 69.
He was born February 29, 1952 at Camp Polk, LA, to Claude Ely Lawrence Jr. and Patsy Simmons Lawrence.
Dinks grew up in Leesville, LA, where he graduated from Leesville High School in 1970. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University in 1975, where he was an active member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. On July 22, 1983, he married the love of his life, Jenny Cedars Lawrence. They raised two children, Carolyn and Ely.
He worked for Tanner Heavy Equipment for 22 years as a Site Safety Officer a Chief Quality Control Manager.
Dinks had a passion for riding, starting with motorcycles but extending to lawn mowers and tractors later in life. He loved to be outside, whether he was working or piddling. Any given weekend, you would either catch him on his lawnmower while wearing his favorite pattern, tie-dye or watching a good western or Bond movie on TV. He could fix almost any problem that you brought to him, no matter how big or small. He was known for his quick wit, his compassion to his friends, and his amazing smile.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years; Jenny Lawrence of Leesville, LA., children; Carolyn Mawae (Mark) , Ely Lawrence (Brooklynn Roberts) both of Leesville, LA., brother; Stephen Lawrence of Ft. Worth, TX., grandchildren; Finley Marie Lawrence, Corrie Mawae.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Lawrence Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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