Jackie “JR” Lawrence 44, passed away on October 31, 2024, at NEA Hospital. JR was born on September 15th, 1980, in Paragould, Arkansas to Jackie Lee SR and Fredia Mae Skaggs Lawrence.
Throughout life JR was a mechanic, and farm hand, Jr loved to hunt, fish, running his chainsaw, and tinkering on anything. He especially loved his grandbabies. JR was a US Army Veteran and former member of The Arkansas National Guard and was a member of Monette American Legion. JR was proud to serve his country. He was a strong spoken individual who would give anyone he met the shirt off his back. Jr was a loved man who will be missed by many.
He is survived by two sons Logan (Meagan) Lawrence, Landon (Hannah Nichols) Lawrence both of Leachville, parents, Jackie and Fredia Lawrence of Monette, one brother, Joseph (Erika) Lawrence of Florida, one sister, Jamie (Kenny) Silvey of Missouri, two granddaughters, MaryElla Lawrence and Millie Kate Lawrence and several nieces and nephews. He was also survived by his close and dear friends, who all held a special place in his heart.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Paul and Geraldine Davie.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Monette with Rev Ernest Cornish Officiating. Burial will follow at Macey Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Jeff Davidson, Robert Corter, Braden Drury, Nicholas Cagle, Woody Nunally, James Norwood, Bobby Tucker, and Bobby Nichols.