Lawrence was born in Flint, Michigan on May 12, 1937. A graduate of Grand Blanc High School, class of 1955. On August 11, 1962, he married the love of his life Carol Anna Barker. He served 6 years in the Army Reserves and retired in 1991 from General Motors in Flint after 30 years. Lawrence was an avid golfer and became the assistant Golf Pro at the Flint country club in the late 50's.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Ford; son, Chris (Pam) Ford; 4 grandchildren, Colby Heishman, Kyle Ford, Nathan Ford, Jace Ford; 3 great grandchildren, Riley Ford, Brynlee Heishman, Josephine Heishman; sister, Sheila Almli; and many extended family and friends.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents Stan and Clara (McNaughton) Ford, and son John Lawrence Ford.
A funeral visitation for Lawrence will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 South Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439. A funeral service will occur Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Faith Baptist Church, 7306 E Atherton Rd, Davison, Michigan 48423. An interment will occur Friday, April 12, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery, 3415 Hill Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 following the funeral service.
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