Donald Ray Lawrence

Donald Ray Lawrence, 76, of Maple Acres Road, Princeton, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at his home.

Born on July 10, 1942 in Tazewell, Va, he was a son of the late Harry and Lottie Lawrence. He was a precision grinder and machinist for Black and Decker. He was a US Army veteran and served in Vietnam in the 101st Airborne, 82nd Airborne, and 173rd Airborne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Rosemary Booksha.

Survivors include:

Sons: Michael Lawrence of Bluefield, VA
Mark Lawrence of Richmond, VA

Daughter: Rhonda (Ken) Dickens of Bluefield, VA

6 grandchildren: Samantha, Jennell, Charles and wife Victoria, Jessie, Like, Olivia

Great grandson: Dominic

Sister: Linda (Paul) Wisner

and his Furry Friend: Anubis

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Pastor Fred Myers officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 11:30 AM until service time at the funeral home.