David Lee Lawrence, 88, of Homosassa FL, formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2021 by Dr. David Lemming at Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel in Barboursville. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Huntington after the service. He was born March 21, 1933 in Huntington, a son of the late Hezekiah and Lillie Benedict Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Perry Lawrence. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Schumaker (Jim) of Richmond, VA, and Jennifer Dodrill (Scott) of Homosassa, FL; two loving grandsons, Eric Dodrill (Melissa) of Mt. Clare, WV, and Taylor Schumaker (Elizabeth Carey) of Saratoga Springs, NY; two adoring great grandsons Callen Elliott and Bryant Oliver Dodrill. As David journeyed through life he left footprints of love and kindness, courage, joy and faith. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy where he crossed the Artic Circle among other adventures. He retired from Armco (AK) Steel after 40 plus years of service. He was a very active member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church until he and Jeanette moved to Florida in 2011. He never found a church home that he loved as much as LMBC. He loved his entire family immensely. He was an amazing, caring man and was adored and loved by his family in return. He loved to travel and shared many tall tales with his grandchildren which will long be remembered. His unwavering faith in God sustained him always and he lived his faith daily. He was our anchor in the storm, his wisdom and guidance will always be cherished. He rejoices in Heaven now and shares the joy with Mom and those loved ones that passed before. Even though he is gone the lessons we learned from him will continue to inspire us as we go through life. We will miss you beloved father, Pawpaw and great Pawpaw…til we meet again we will hold you close in our hearts. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, 5385 W. Pea Ridge Rd. Huntington, WV 25705. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
