Lawrence R. Edwards, 82, of Lafayette, died at 11:26 AM Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at his residence.
He was born July 4, 1929, in Winamac, to the late Ross and Effie Perigo Edwards.
He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1952 during Korea.
He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1947.
On August 13, 1952 he married Helen Mansfield in Lafayette and she survives.
Lawrence was the owner of Edwards Standard Service for 25 years then a Sunoco Station before retiring.
He enjoyed NASCAR Racing, woodworking and all sports.
Surviving along with his wife are 3 nephews.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service 2:00 pm Monday, November 7, 2011 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd with Pastor Timothy Rodriquez officiating. Entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Those wishing may contribute to the St. Elizabeth Hospice at ATTEN: Hospice St. Elizabeth Medical Center PO Box 7501 Lafayette, IN 47903-9912.