Hugh Lawrence Obituary

Hugh Marvin Lawrence, age 84, of Seligman, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Medical Lodge in Neosho, Missouri. Hugh was born April 19, 1939, in Big Flat, Arkansas, the son of Thomas and Atha (Qualls) Lawrence who proceeded him in death. Also proceeding him death were two sisters Bernell and Ruby and two brothers TJ and Vernon. Hugh attended high school in Big Flat but quit his Jr. year to help support mom and dad's family. Times were tough back then. At the age of 17 Hugh enlisted in the Army and served three years in Germany. On January 7, 1961, he was united in marriage to Marilynn (Porter) Lawrence who survives. They had four sons Tom and Shirley, Alan and Janet, Jay and Frank of Seligman, and Mark and Erin of Cassville. Also surviving are three sisters Ivan Jean Porter, Bonnie and Harell Newgent and Linda Lester all of Arkansas: 23 grand great and great great grand kids and numerous nieces and nephews. Hugh was owner- operator of Lawrence Backhoe Service from 1972 until he retired in 2005. Hugh loved to travel and camp but his family was his pride and joy. He will be missed by many. Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville, Missouri. Visitation Friday April 28, 2023, from 10:00 to 12:00 at White Funeral Home and Crematory, and Graveside services at Corinth Cemetery at 2:00 P. M.