Harold Lawrence, Sr.

Mr. Harold Arnold Lawrence Sr., age 84, of Calhoun Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Richard M. Campbell VA Nursing Home in Anderson.

Born March 26, 1925 in Greenville, he was married to Ruby Payne Lawrence for 65 years. He was the son of the late Virgil B. and Mary Evelyn Tucker Lawrence. He retire from Rocky River Yarn Plant in Calhoun Falls as a cost accountant. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Calhoun Falls United Methodist Church where he served on various boards. He was a member of the Calhoun Falls Lions Club and the Calhoun Falls Masonic Lodge #283. He was also a member of the Calhoun Falls American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, three sons, Harold Jr. and wife Linda of Milledgeville, GA, Don and wife Pam of Abbeville, Johnny and wife Jane of Lowndesville; two daughters, Teresa Thornton and husband Robbie of Savannah, GA and Cindy Chihasz and husband C.P. of Abbeville; a brother, Warren and wife Toni of Manteca, CA. 12 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Betty Jean and Violet.

Those desiring to make memorial contributions may do so to the following; Calhoun Falls UMC at 529 Marion Street, Calhoun Falls, SC; Hallmark Hospice at 117 Broadbent Way, Anderson, SC or the Richard M. Campbell Nursing Home at 4605 Belton Hwy, Anderson, SC.

Funeral Services for Mr. Lawrence will be held Friday, December 18, 2009 at 2PM in the Calhoun Falls Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Aaron Meadows officiating. Interment will following at Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 12 noon until the time of service.

Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Harold Arnold Lawrence, Sr.