Lawrence Sr., Ronald Norwood

Ronald N. (Ron) Lawrence Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Giles County, Va. He was 60 years old and a resident of Meadows of Dan, Va.

Ron is survived by his fiancée, Leslie Shelor; son, Ronald (Sonny) N. Lawrence Jr. and his wife, Bethany Lawrence; and his granddaughter, Muriel Lawrence. Ron is also survived by his siblings, Donna Davis and husband, Doran; sister-in-law, Ann Lawrence; Billy Lawrence and wife, Jeanette, Cathy Lawrence and husband, Gerry Collins, Carol Chapman and husband, Gary, Danny Lawrence and wife, Kathy, and Patty Woodard and husband, Freddy. Ron is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will take place in Floyd, Va., on Friday, April 29, 2011, at Maberry Funeral Home, 367 South Locust St., Floyd, VA 24091. The viewing will begin at noon and the service will begin at 2 p.m. Following the service, there will be a reception with light refreshments in Meadows of Dan, Va.

“Dad loved his family and friends so much and he thought the world of his grandchild! He was loved by many and will be missed greatly. Anyone who truly knew him will never forget him.”

Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made at maberryfuneralhome.com.