Steve Lawrence of Leola, Arkansas was born November 8, 1965 at Pine Bluff, the son of Bonette Dial Lawrence and the late Early William Lawrence. He was a log cutter and skidder driver for Wylie Logging Co. Steve loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a member of Cooney Hunting Club and Megabuck Hunting Club.

Steve died Friday, April 15, 2005 at the Hot Spring County Medical Center at Malvern at the age of 39.

Survivors include:

Loving wife of 15 years, Mistie Neal Lawrence of Leola

Children: Steven Christopher Lawrence, Ashley Lawrence and Rainey Lawrence all of Leola

Mother: Bonette Dial Lawrence of Leola

Brothers: William and wife Cindy Lawrence of Tulip;
Mike and wife Wanda Lawrence of Tulip

Sisters: Patricia Kurse of Iowa,
Sherry and husband Mike Ramsey of Traskwood,
Laura Beth Sparks of Malvern,
Mary and husband Carroll Fitzhugh of Malvern

Numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers:
T.J. Garrett, Buggie Lawrence,
Heath McDaniel, Eric Oliver,
Ronnie McDaniel, Don Morris,
Shane Morrison, Kenny Langley.

Honorary Pallbearers:
Mike McJunkins, Jimmy Gilley,
Paul Wylie, Bearnie Geiser.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 18, 2005 at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel at Sheridan with Bro. Ricky Bolin officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Branch Cemetery. Visitation: 4-6 P.M. Sunday. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardensheridan.com.