James R. Lawrence Sr. Obituary

In loving memory of James R. Lawrence Sr. of Sterling, Illinois, born in Morrison, Illinois, who departed this world on June 2, 2024 at the age of 80. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Lawrence Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lester Lawrence and Oris Lawrence (Clary); his siblings, Stan Lawrence and Vicky Kested; his son-in-law Douglas Payne; and his brother-in-law Ray Albus.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Cassatt of Sterling; his children, Cindi Payne (Greg Dimmig) of Amboy and James Lawrence Jr. (Ing) of Las Vegas, NV; his siblings, Loris Lawrence of Dixon, Betty Laidig (Alan) of Dixon, Jill Pribble (Jeremy) of Nelson, LuAnn Albus of Nelson, Lester Lawrence (Liz) of Goldthwaite, TX and Bob Lawrence of Lexington, KY; his sister-in-law Jan Lawrence of Mt. Morris; his grandchildren, Luke Payne (Elsa), Abby Ellis (Charlie), Jeri Morrissey (Brian), Taylor Payne (Alexandria), Isaiah Lawrence and Channing Lawrence; and his great grandchildren, Teagan, Mason, Taiden Payne. Chandler, Laura, and William Payne. August Ellis. Blake and Joie Morrissey.

Memorials may be made in his memory to Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.