Douglas David Lawrence 65, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday November 27, 2013. He was born November 24, 1948 in Covington, Kentucky son of Gladys & Howard Lawrence. He worked at Savannah School district & Johnson Controls. He retired from the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War was recipient of 4 bronze service stars, Vietnam cross of Gallantry with palm. He was a member of VFW & American Legion, and Copeland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife Frances Jane Lawrence, Parents. Survivors: 4 daughters, Elaine Marie Woody, Nina C McCormick, Sherry D Lawrence, and Theresa G Jackson, 4 step sons, Thomas, Charles, Richard Stover and Geoffrey Hilton and a step daughter Nancy Gaukel, sister, Barbara F Ashcraft, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Care has been provided by the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be inurned with his wife at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, at a later date. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com