In Memory of Charles Lawrence

Charles Edward Lawrence, 84, of Wilburton passed away peacefully Monday, June 13, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.

Charlie was born on August 5, 1937 in Bengal, Oklahoma to Joseph Samuel Lawrence and Marva (Mize) Heaton . He married Thelma May Green on June 20, 1959. They were married 54 years until her passing in 2013. He was truly a jack of all trades. He worked as a school teacher, principal, coach, bus driver, and carpenter. After his retirement from education, Charlie worked for the city of Wilburton, Latimer County Courthouse, and Latimer County Sheriff's office. Through his many jobs he was a rancher and was even known to ride a bull or two.

Charlie was a member of the Church of God 7th Day Church in Wister, Oklahoma. He believed that Christ was God’s Son and that whoever believes in him will have salvation. He loved playing cards and dominoes but most of all he loved his family. He was the greatest Dad and Papa and because of that his legacy will live on through them.

Survivors include his three daughters: Tanya Lea Ivey of Wilburton, OK, Marla Lynette Garcia of Denison, TX, and Cindi Charlene Nowlin of Wilburton, OK; Sister by Choice: Sandra Little; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Bengal Community Building with Pastor Lamar Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Peachland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richie Bates, Justin Price, Dennis Bloxham, Zane Nowlin, Rich Flener, Jaden Ivey, Dillan Bates, and Lightning Ivey.