Adams 1963 Paul Lawrence

Feb. 14, 1945 - June 18, 2016

SOUTH BEND - Paul L. Lawrence, 71, cherished husband for 45 years of Vanessa Lawrence, passed away on June 18th, 2016, in Lakeway, TX. Born in South Bend, IN, he was the son of Paul & Dorothy Lawrence. Paul graduated from John Adams High School and enlisted in the Navy in 1963. Later upon leaving the Navy he enlisted in the Army, retiring on December 31, 1984. He graduated from the University of Southern California with an associate degree. Paul served 3 terms in Vietnam. Paul was predeceased by his parents and a brother-in-law, James D'Errico. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa, an adopted son, Ray, sister, Judy D'Errico of Connecticut, brother, Ebert W. Lawrence and his wife Colleen of South Bend, and their family, Sabrina Lawrence (August) of Orlando, Florida, EW Lawrence (Camilla) and daughter, Ella of Osceola. Laura (Mike) Zimmerman and their daughter, Scarlett of South Bend, and AJ Zack of South Bend. Judy's children, Jennifer (Rob) Eustace and daughters, Kayla & Zoey and Jeanette D'Errico, all of Connecticut. A loving cousin, Charlotte Horner, and many more cousins. He also leaves behind many of Vanessa's family in Texas. Funeral service to be Thursday at 10 at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills. To share your memories and condolences with Paul's family, please visit www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills.com.

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Published in South Bend Tribune on June 24, 2016

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