John W. Lawrence, age 76 of Centerton, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Circle of Life Legacy Village Hospice in Bentonville. John was born in Springville, Tennessee on August 13, 1936 to Johnny Carroll and Viola (Kannady) Lawrence. On September 17, 1960 John married Estalee Harris in Colorado and they were married for over 52 years before his death. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received an honorable discharge. John worked as a Public Accountant for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Centerton. John enjoyed woodworking and painting art work, photography, genealogy, and he loved spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kerry Lee Lawrence; and one brother, J.C. Lawrence; John is survived by his wife Estalee Lawrence of the home; three sons, Michael Jon Lawrence of Centerton; Willie Roger Lawrence and wife Cyrstal of Centerton; John C. Lawrence of Centerton; one brother, Arthur Lawrence and wife Janet of Colorado; six grandchildren, Ryan, Krystal, Sara, Ashley, Caleb, and Catelyn; five great grandchildren, Lynna, Kary, Kyra, Brylee, and Scarlett; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Visitation will be Friday, April 12, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home (3800 W. Walnut) in Rogers. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at First Baptist Church (351 W. Centerton Blvd.) in Centerton with Cliff Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Bentonville City Cemetery with military honors. Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas. Visitation 6:00 PM Friday, April 12th, 2013
Benton County Memorial Park 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas
Funeral 10:00 AM Saturday, April 13th, 2013
First Baptist Church of Centerton, Arkansas 351 W. Centertob Boulevard
Interment Saturday, April 13th, 2013
Bentonville City Cemetery, Bentonville, Arkansas