ARLINGTON--Ronald Earl Laurence left this world on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, and chose to donate his body for medical research to the University of North Texas Science Center Medical School.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at North Davis Church of Christ, 1601 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas. Visitation will be at the church following service. MEMORIALS: Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to North Texas Humane Society, 1840 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76013, or Hearts and Hands, c/o of North Davis Church of Christ.
Ronnie was born in Houston, Texas, on June 22, 1943, to Ernie and Lillian Laurence. He was a 1961 graduate of Rockdale High School, earned an undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1965 where he played football. He later received a Master's degree and Administrative certification in Education from Texas A&M-Commerce .
Ronnie began coaching in the Spring Branch ISD in Houston and moved to Arlington in 1971 where he was a coach, teacher and administrator at Lamar High School. He completed his coaching and teaching career at Arlington Martin High School where he also served as athletic coordinator, retiring in 2006, having spent a total of 41 years in education.
Ronnie was a member of North Davis Church of Christ since 1971 and was active in teaching and sponsoring activities for the high school youth department for many years. He also continued to coach his grandson's recreational soccer team through the spring of 2018. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing with friends and family and attending activities and sporting events of his grandchildren.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father; mother, and sister, Charlotte Dymke.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 53 years, Sharon Laurence; son, Shawn Laurence (wife, Jennifer); daughter, Sandi Wudtke (husband, Greg); grandchildren, Jade Rankin (husband, Ryan), Shane Laurence, Mikaela Flowers (husband, Taylor), Paxton Waitman, Megan Waitman, and Alayna Bullock; brothers, Donnie Laurence (wife, Lynne), Ernie Wayne Laurence (wife, Georgette); aunt, Rose Heil (husband, Charlie); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 12, 2018.
BIRTH
Texas, USA
DEATH
4 August 2018 (aged 75) Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
BURIAL
Donated to Medical Science. Specifically: Chose to donate his body for medical research to the University of North Texas Science Center Medical School.
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