Martin “Bud” F. Lawrence Jr. of Kennett Square
Martin “Bud” F. Lawrence Jr., 81, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Sept. 23, surrounded by his family, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He was the husband of Shirley Peters Lawrence, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Martin F. Lawrence and the late Dorothy Hughes Lawrence.
Bud was a self-employed service station owner/operator until his retirement.
He was an avid race car enthusiast and a member of the York County Racing Club Hall of Fame.
Bud enjoyed driving his cars and just riding around. He also enjoyed going out to dinner at Woody’s and the Kennett Inn, and especially being with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Martin F. Lawrence III and his wife Silvia of Landenberg, and Michael A. Lawrence of Coatesville; two sisters, Dolly Mento of Town Bank, N.J. and Sandy Kavanagh of Avondale, and two grandchildren, Martin F. Lawrence IV and Melanie Lawrence.
You are invited to visit with Bud’s family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. His memorial service will follow at 11. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Bud’s memory may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Eastern PA Chapter,100 N. 20th Street, Suite 405, Philadelphia, PA 19103
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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