Jesse H. Lawrence

Jesse Lawrence, age 72, of Kissee Mills, was born November 13, 1942. He passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard Lawrence and Bertha May Roberts, of Kissee Mills, along with his Brother George Cadwell, of Branson. Jesse was a Vietnam Veteran, outdoors man and classic car enthusiast. He moved to Taney County in 1957 and resided until his death. He is survived by his brother Bill Lawrence of Kissee Mills; son Bradley Lawrence of Cedarcreek; daughter Lynna Reese and Husband Chris of Nixa; daughter Stephanie Simmons and Husband Joe, of Springfield; grandchildren Chris Lawrence, and wife Angie, of Branson, Marisa Nelson, and husband Lukas, of Ozark, Erika Reese and Paige Reese of Nixa; great-grandchildren Xavier Martinez, Alexandra Lawrence, Adriana Nelson, Nephew Dusty Lawrence, Cody & Ronnie McCray, and Joe Meadows; nieces Mary Kay and Beth Cadwell, and a host of family and friends. A visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at White River Youth Camp Chapel, in Taneyville. A celebration of Life and Remembrance Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. at the chapel, with David Hovick officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery, Kissee Mills, with full military honors.