Lawrence Ward

Lawrence Ray Ward, Jr., 89 of Scott City, Missouri died November 16, 2020 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born June 10, 1931 in Charleston, Missouri to Lawrence Ray and Lucille Starnes Ward.  He married Patsy Ann Mathis on January 19, 1952.  She preceded him in death on December 10, 2018.

Lawrence was a heavy equipment operator for West Lake Quarry.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City where he was an ordained deacon.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Europe during the Korean War.

He loved his family, music, and breakfast at Burger King with his friends.  His warm personality will be missed by all.

He is survived by a son, Lynn (Patty) Ward of Scott City; a daughter, Diane (Tom) Fisher of O’Fallon, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Lucas, Gretchen, Tyler, Seth, Kristen, Kaitlin and Michael; 8 eight great grandchildren, Bennett, Brynlee, Brooklyn, Dexter, Aubrey, Maggie, Lucy and Palmer; three sisters, Mildred Patton of Livonia, Michigan, Nadine Rudkin of Gideon, Missouri and Marj Brewsaugh of Odenton, Maryland.

He was also preceded in death by his parents: a son, Glenn Ward and two brothers.

Graveside service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday at the Lightner Cemetery in Scott City with Rev. Jeremy Sells officiating.

Mask are required at service.

In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the First Baptist Church of Scott City.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com