Eugene was born to Durward and Bernice Lawrence in Coleman, Texas in 1943. After growing up with his sister Linda in both Coleman and San Angelo, he entered the Army in 1961, and served for three years in the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood before being honorably discharged.
In 1966, he met the love of his life, Lenore Benson. After a whirlwind romance, they were married and lived a long and loving life together.
Eugene is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lenore, and his four children: Lynn, Renee, Ed, and Robert. He had two grandsons, Jesse and Tristan, and one great grandson, Braxton. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Burnham, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
Eugene will be missed for his wit, his humor, and his heart.
In 1966, he met the love of his life, Lenore Benson. After a whirlwind romance, they were married and lived a long and loving life together.
Eugene is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lenore, and his four children: Lynn, Renee, Ed, and Robert. He had two grandsons, Jesse and Tristan, and one great grandson, Braxton. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Burnham, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
Eugene will be missed for his wit, his humor, and his heart.
Eugene was a reserved man on the outside, but had many interesting talents that he shared with those who knew him. He was a poet. He wrote poems for our kids when they were young, as well as many others at the church. He loved to hear our daughter sing and attended many of her performances. He was a hit as Mayor in one of the Community Summer Musical presented at the Farmers Branch Church. We could not have guessed he would be a part of a musical, but that was Eugene!
Eugene and Lenore were some of the first people to reach out to us when we came to the church many years ago. I remember how surprised we were when they showed up at our door with a Christmas present! They were caring people who wanted us to connect with the church.
Eugene was a unique person and he will be missed, but he is on to the next adventure with The Lord and I know he is rejoicing in it!
We will remember you, Eugene!
Eugene and Lenore were some of the first people to reach out to us when we came to the church many years ago. I remember how surprised we were when they showed up at our door with a Christmas present! They were caring people who wanted us to connect with the church.
Eugene was a unique person and he will be missed, but he is on to the next adventure with The Lord and I know he is rejoicing in it!
We will remember you, Eugene!
He was a good father with a great sense of humor. He loved his family and will be missed by all of us.
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Eugene was a reserved man on the outside, but had many interesting talents that he shared with those who knew him. He was a poet. He wrote poems for our kids when they were young, as well as many others at the church. He loved to hear our daughter sing and attended many of her performances. He was a hit as Mayor in one of the Community Summer Musical presented at the Farmers Branch Church. We could not have guessed he would be a part of a musical, but that was Eugene!
Eugene and Lenore were some of the first people to reach out to us when we came to the church many years ago. I remember how surprised we were when they showed up at our door with a Christmas present! They were caring people who wanted us to connect with the church.
Eugene was a unique person and he will be missed, but he is on to the next adventure with The Lord and I know he is rejoicing in it!
We will remember you, Eugene!
Eugene and Lenore were some of the first people to reach out to us when we came to the church many years ago. I remember how surprised we were when they showed up at our door with a Christmas present! They were caring people who wanted us to connect with the church.
Eugene was a unique person and he will be missed, but he is on to the next adventure with The Lord and I know he is rejoicing in it!
We will remember you, Eugene!
Gallery
Eugene, circa 2011
Eugene in the army, circa 1961
The many faces of Eugene
A young whippersnapper, circa 1951
Eugene, 2008
A first time dad, circa 1968
Collage of Eugene.
Early life, with his mother, father, and sister.
Eugene with his wife and daughters, circa 1973.
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The Taller Cousin
Jim was the brother he never had, even though they were only cousins. Jim was a little younger than Eugene, and Eugene was the taller cousin. Until he wasn't. But Eugene and Jim stayed in touch over the years (less than they might like, as happens when you have work, kids, and such.) But after retirement, they started to get together more regularly, and Eugene always enjoyed those times with his brother.