Ronald Lawrence

Ronald Preston Lawrence, age 83, of Stanford, Ky passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.He was born on May 10,1941 to the late George and Mary DeBorde Lawrence in Moreland, KY. He dedicated 47 years to Stanford Wood Products before retiring in February of 2007. He continued his love of horses and farming through retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. He was of the Baptist faith and baptized at Stanford Baptist Church.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia “Patsy” Stull Lawrence; his daughters Karen (Jason) Hignite, of Stanford, KY, Connie (Michael) Clem, of Stanford, KY, and son, Scott (Heather) Lawrence, of Mt. Washington, KY; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Patrick) Roberts, Zach (Leah) Middleton, Preston (Rachael) Middleton all of Stanford, KY, Cameron (Elaina) Clem of Moreland, KY, Garrett Clem (Trinity) of Stanford, KY, Aubrey, Lilah, and Memphis Lawrence of Mt. Washington, KY; three sisters, Mary Catherine Singleton, Evelyn Elliot, Coleen Cain, one brother, Norman Lawrence; thirteen great-grandchildren; Kaylee Grace, Eli, Hayden, Piper, Karson, Hudson, Greyson, Olivia, Jayden, Grant, Bo, Zeke & River and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Mary DeBorde Lawrence and brother Eugene Lawrence.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., all at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Gerald Ashley officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY. Active Pallbearers are Zach Middleton, Preston Middleton, Cameron Clem, Garrett Clem, Hayden Middleton, and Eli Roberts.

Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Cain, George Elliott, Chris Singleton, Brian Singleton and Norman Joseph Lawrence, Steve Lucas, Sonja Baker, and Dennis Rose.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in memory of Ronald Lawrence be made to: Heritage Hospice, 120 Enterprise Dr., Danville, KY 40422.

The family would like to give special thanks to everyone from the Heritage Hospice Team, L.C. EMS, Stanford Police Dept. and to Ronald’s caregivers, Debra Gillen and Helen Ingram for the love, care and respect given to him.