Bobby Eugene Lawrence

Obituary: Bobby Eugene Lawrence, age 76, of Kannapolis died at his home after a 21/2 year battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 6 at Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel with Rev. Rick Wilson officiating. Private interment will follow at a later date. The family will receive friends after the memorial service at the Annex Chapel. At other times they will be at the family home. Bobby was born February 10, 1934 in Martinsville VA, a son of the late Charlie and Cordie Lawrence. He was retired from the US Army after 22 years of service and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Bobby then moved to Kannapolis in 1974 and worked for Cannon Mills in the sheet dept., retiring again in 1998. He enjoyed working outdoors, collecting stamps and working around his home. He was a friend to many and will be missed. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Waters Lawrence of the family home, his son, Tony Lawrence of Morrisville; his daughter, Dina Lawrence of Kannapolis. Bobby is also survived by 4 sisters; Iliene Hite of Ridgeway VA, Edna Rakes and Lucille Gravely, both of Martinsville VA, Nancy Hall of Columbia SC and 2 brothers; Wayne Lawrence of Columbia SC and Paul Lawrence of TX. Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus Co. 5003 Hospice Ln. Kannapolis, NC 28081
Visitation: After the memorial service at Whitley"s Annex Chapel.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel.

Interment: Pending