Jeffrey “Jeffer” A. Lawrence, age 73, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in the Macomb Post-Acute Care Center. He was born on November 18, 1948 in Honolulu, HI, the son of Jack C. and Shirley J. (Godsil) Lawrence.
Professionally he worked in radio sales and was an announcer on the “Oldies Show” playing classics from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s on stations in Macomb and Galesburg.
Jeff was proud of his service in the US Army Infantry. He was one of three generations of his family to service as infantrymen.
He enjoyed playing golf, in his younger years he played baseball and softball. Jeff was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He was a wonderful big brother, and uncle who cared deeply about his entire family.
He is survived by his partner Mary Kay Rossmiller of Quincy, a sister, Debbie Lawrence of Huntersville, NC; nieces and nephews: Brenden (Meg) Oleson, of Union, KY and Amanda (John) Schmidt of Huntersville, NC.
Great nieces and nephew, Ava, Jade, Chloe and Makai Oleson, Sterling and Campbell Schmidt and many extended family members on Mary Kay’s side also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jimmy Lawrence in infancy.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Church with Rev. Scott Snyder officiating. Interment in St. Brigid Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Brigid Church. Memorials may be made to Great River Honor Flight. Service arrangements are with Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com.
