Henry ‘Art’ Arthur Lawrence

July 4, 1941 — April 30, 2025

A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Henry Arthur Lawrence, affectionately known to his family and friends as Art, owner and operator of Art’s Lock Service, will be held later.

Per Art’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing.

Art was born July 4, 1941, at Como, Tennessee to Johnny Carroll and Henry Etta (Bucy) Lawrence, and passed away April 30, 2025, at the age of 83 at his home with his family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Lawrence; parents; stepdad, Pete Driskill; siblings, Bill and J.C. Lawrence; brothers-in-law, Leo Sharp, Gid Semmens, and Bob Davis; and sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Semmens and Margaret Davis.

Art is survived by his wife, Janet Lawrence of the family home in Lamar; children, David (Bree May) Lawrence and Brenda (PJ) Wilson, both of Lamar; grandchildren, Ashley (Julian Carrillo) Lawrence and Alexi (Kenneth) Montoya, both of Lamar, Aubrey Lawrence of East Lansing, Michigan, Breanna Lawrence-Wilson of Eads, Cody (Swayzee) Entz of Lamar, Kevin (Jami) Wilson of Hartman, and Katelyn (Wayne) Beevers of Salida. Art is also survived by his great grandchildren, Grace Montoya, Kyson Montoya, Baby Montoya on the way, Henry Entz, Easton Wilson, Deklynn Goldsberry, Bryson Goldsberry, Elsie Beevers, and Dawson Beevers; sisters-in-law, Mildred Sharp, Rowena Lawrence, and Estalee Lawrence; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and a host of friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Area Hospice, either direct or in care of the funeral home office.

Arrangements are under the direction of Peacock Funeral Home.