Obituary of James William Lawrence

James William Lawrence, age 91, of Walton, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Gallatin Health Care Center in Warsaw, KY.  He was a retired Press Operator for the Walton Advertiser and later Otto Printing.  Jim was a long-time active member of Walton United Methodist Church, an original E.M.T. for the Walton Fire Department, and the former Treasurer for the Walton Verona School Board.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Annabelle Lawrence, sister, Joann Harrod, and great granddaughter, Reagan Ferguson.  Jim is survived by his wife (of 72 years) Betty Lou Shelton Lawrence; sons, William Lawrence (Lisa) and Randy Lawrence (Denise); brother, Richard Scott Lawrence (Karen); grandchildren, Lauren Ferguson (Mark), Lindsey Arnold (Danny), and Chris Lawrence; and great grandchildren, Payge Arnold, Landen Lawrence, Trey Ferguson, Ali Ferguson, and Brayden Arnold.  Visitation for Jim will be Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with a funeral service immediately following at Walton United Methodist Church, 68 South Main St., Walton, KY 41094.  Interment will be at IOOF Owenton Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Walton United Methodist Church or Cincinnati Children’s Hospital NICU, in memory of his great granddaughter Reagan Ferguson, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.  For directions, to view the Life Tribute Video or to leave the family a message of condolence, please go to www.chambersandgrubbs.com.