David Lawrence

David Lawrence, age 62, of McGregor, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 26, 2020 at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. David was born July 16, 1958 in Waco, the son of Wayne and Barbara (Griffin) Lawrence. He was a 1977 graduate of McGregor High School. David was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. He worked as a fence builder for more than 10 years. David enjoyed fishing, shooting rifles, campfires, and anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. David is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Preston Lawrence; and a brother, Larry Wiedeman. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Jean Ballard; a daughter, Amy Morgan and husband Billy of McGregor; sisters, Dianne Hegar and husband David of West, Mary Ann Oliverez and husband Frank of McGregor, Sarah Knox and husband Frank of Biloxi, MS, and Cindy Wiedeman of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren, Hailey, Joshua, and Aiden Morgan; the love of his life, Gwen Cox; very special friends, Randy and Teresa Webb; and many nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McGregor Volunteer Fire Department.