Roger Dale Lawrence, age 66, of Lakeview, passed away January 4, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.  The son of Coy Otto & Betty Laura (Smith) Lawrence, he was born on January 12, 1950 in Lakeview.  In Belding, he married Sandra Kay Robinson, who preceded him in death on November 14, 2015.

Surviving are two sons, Roger D. Lawrence, Jr. and Randy Lawrence, at home in Lakeview; two daughters, Karen Lawrence of Howard City and Sookie Lawrence of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Kory, Rebecca and James; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, Michigan.