Eric B. Lawrence

Eric Bruce Lawrence Born in Kansas City, MO on December 28, 1941. Went home to be with the Lord in Springfield, MO on June 7, 2017 After a prolonged illness and his work for the Lord being finished, he was joyfully ready to go home. He was proceeded in death by his father, Paul E. Lawrence; His mother, Phyllis R. (Dosh) Lawrence; his brother, Brian A. Lawrence and his grandson, Christian Walker Lawrence. Those who are continuing the journey: His wife of 57 years, Barbara F. (Moenning) Lawrence. Three sons: Aaron Lawrence, wife Michelle of Pittsburg, KS Adam Lawrence, wife Clara of Springfield, MO Chris Lawrence, wife Trish of Bolivar, MO Two daughters: Kathy Hogue, husband Jeff of Bolivar, MO Ruth Ann Lunderville, husband Shane of Moses Lake, WA 14 grandchildren: Andrew, Sarah, Amanda, Josh, Stephen, Scott, Tony, Chloe, Ruby, Gabe, John, Isaac, Paul and Amy. 7 great-grandchildren: Chana, Kora, William, Colton, Sadie, Hazel, Also, many Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, and many dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. . Eric gave his life to the Lord when he was sixteen years old. He began to feel the call to the Ministry when he was eighteen years old. He was licensed to preach on October 11, 1967 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Columbia, Mo. Afterward, he pastored his first church in Huntsdale, MO. Eric graduated from Southwest Baptist College in 1973. He was Ordained at New Home Baptist Church, Warsaw, MO, on August 12, 1973. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Kansas City, Mo on May 17, 1980. He planted a church in MO, one in KS, and one in Minnesota, where he was a Summer Missionary, during his seminary days. Eric pastored churches in Missouri, Kansas, Washington and California. He was Director of Missions in Meramec Baptist Association in Missouri. He served as Chaplin to various Fire departments and Police Departments in Kansas and Washington. Eric served as a state prison Chaplin in Forks, Washington and Airway Heights, Washington until his retirement, then returned to his home state of Missouri. For the last four years, until his death, Eric has been Pastor of Pomme de Terre Southern Baptist Church, in Pittsburg, MO. Now his work for the Master is done, and the Lord has called him Home after fifty years of service. He was a true man of God. The Memorial Service to Celebrate his life will be Sunday, June 25, 2017 At Heritage Baptist Church, Bolivar, Mo 2:00 p.m.

Eric B. Lawrence

December 28, 1941 - June 7, 2017