Mr. Billy Gray Lawrence, age 90 of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at his residence.

Mr. Lawrence was born February 2, 1929, to the late Fred and Hattie Lawrence.  He served in the U.S. Army and also served in WWII and the Korean War.  While in Germany, Mr. Lawrence drove a tank.  After he left the Army, Mr. Lawrence had many jobs that included several years as a maintenance man at Hyster-Yale company.  He then later became a handy man after his retirement.  Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Lamar Church of Christ.  He was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather, and was a blessing to his family.

Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death his parents; his grandson, Daniel Rogers; his sisters, Frankie Hawkins, Jessie Stanley, Mary Curry, Martha Williams, and twin sister Lily Crawford; and his brothers, Price Lawrence, Leo Lawrence, Harvey Lawrence, Max Lawrence, Sidney Lawrence, and Charles Lawrence.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home with David Maxon officiating.  Burial will follow at Christian Chapel.  Visitation will be Thursday 2:00-3:00 prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Lawrence, Scott Lawrence, Dakota Rogers, Justin Thomas, W.F. "Fred" Lawrence, and Fred Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Lawrence; his four children, B.J. (Theresa) Lawrence, Carl (Sheila) Lawrence, Scotty (Kathy) Lawrence, and Jody (Sam) Rogers; 10 grandchildren, Genea Lawrence, Jordyn (Jay) Wheeler, Ryan (Brittany) Lawrence, Erin (Justin) Thomas, Scott Lawrence, Bruce Williams, Benji (Michelle) Williams, Dakota Rogers, Autumn Rogers, and Will Rogers; four great-grandchildren, Carlie Lawrence, Caddee Lawrence, Kenadee  Lawrence, and Reyna Thomas; and his sister, Betty Rector.