Iowa – Lawrence Stelly, born April 20, 1930, son of the late Ulysse and Ella (Holloway) Stelly, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the age of 88.
Lawrence served in the U. S. Marine Corp, from 1948 until 1963 and was also a veteran of Korean War. Lawrence was a member of Woodlawn Baptist. He enjoyed gardening, working on heavy equipment and spending time with family.
Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Rhoda J. Stelly; sons, Leonard Stelly, Joel Curt Stelly, Samuel Stelly; daughter, Lisa Stelly; sister, Sarah Cormier; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents;3 brothers; grandson, J.C. Stelly.
Funeral services are Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa with the Rev. Dore’ Langley officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation begins Thursday in the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will resume Friday from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.
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