Eugene Coolidge "Mickey" Lawrence Jr.'s Obituary
Eugene Coolidge Lawrence, Jr., more affectionately known as “Mickey”, was born on February 23, 1948 and crossed into glory on September 9, 2022 surrounded by his dear family. Mickey is survived by his precious wife, Sylvia Kimrey Lawrence, of 44 years. Together they have two daughters, Michelle (Bryson) Osborne and Meagan (David) Baugh, and six grandchildren – Aidyn Osborne, William Baugh, Evan Baugh, Gwendolyn Baugh, Cadmon Baugh, and Owen Baugh. He is also survived by three younger siblings – Allen (Lynnie) Lawrence, Debbie (Tim) Will, and Anne (Buck) Skeene; as well as a brother-in-law Roy (Cathy) Kimrey. He was proceeded in death by his parents Eugene Coolidge Lawrence, Sr. and Cherry Still Lawrence and two granddaughters Delilah Hope Baugh and Lola Annalyse Baugh.
Mickey graduated from North Stanly High School in 1966 and from Rowan Tech with a degree in Drafting. Mickey proudly served his country on the USS Arnold J. Isbell DD-869 for three tours in Vietnam and was currently serving as the secretary for his shipmate’s reunions. He was an accomplished manufacturing engineer of more than 35 years, passionate fly fisherman, wonderful home chef, and proud grandfather.
The family will receive visitors at Stanly Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 4-6pm. The Rev. Mark Swaringen will officiate the funeral on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 4pm at Stanly Funeral Home. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers in honor of Mickey to Hospice of Stanly and the Uwharries who provided such wonderful care in his final days.
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