Richard Lawrence, age 82, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home in Lowry City, Missouri. Richards wishes were to be cremated. There are no services at this time. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Richard John Lawrence was born on May 11, 1941 in Rome, New York. He was the son of Herman Lawrence Sr. and Vernoa (Davis) Lawrence.

Richard was in the U.S. Army and was a helicopter gunner in Vietnam. Richard worked at Wal-Mart in the Home and Garden section until her later retired.

Richard loved his family and would sacrifice anything for them. He loved scratcher tickets, drinking coffee, watching westerns, and watching birds. He loved having a cheese burger especially a quarter pounder from McDonalds, with extra-extra cheese.

John is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Larry, Herman Jr., Charles, Bob, and his sisters Stella and Nancy.

Survivors include his wife Joann, daughters Cindy, and Penny his son Richard, granddaughter Brianna, and great grandson Colton, his siblings; June, John, Dennis, Don, Mary, and Harold, his niece Luann, along with a host of many more nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.