Lawrence G. Thomas, 63, Loved wildlife and the outdoors

He was born August 10, 1940 in Elyria and moved to Avon in 1993 coming from Sheffield Lake. He was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. He was employed as a plant operator B for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (C.E.I), Avon Lake. Gerald was part owner of the Broken Paddle fishing and hunting camp in Ontario, Canada. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 7035, Avon and the National Rifle Association. He had a great appreciation for the outdoors and wildlife.

Mr. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 33 years, Elnor “Midge” (nee Palmer) and his father, John T Lawrence of North Ridgeville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Lawrence (nee McCracken).

A memorial Visitation will be held at the Busch Funeral Home, 3200 Detroit Rd. Avon, Friday July 9 from 3-5 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Roger Bemis, a reader with First Church of Christ Scientist, Lorain-Elyria, will officiate. Cremation at Busch Crematory. Memorials may be forwarded to Harbinger Hospice, 1119 Basset Rd. Westlake, OH 44145. Arrangements handled by the Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd. Avon. www.buschfuneral.com