Andrew Banks Lawrence Jr., born February 3, 1938, passed away on October 5, 2022. Information concerning his memorial service is to be determined at a later date. Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Banks Lawrence Sr. and Mellie Bob Rogers. He is survived by his wife, Karen Alice Jones Lawrence; their sons, Mark Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence and wife Kelley Lawrence, and Michael Lawrence; sister, Bobbie Petit; grandchildren, Jordan Lawrence, Nicholas Lawrence, Macie Lawrence Flores, Caroline Lawrence; great grandchildren Lawson Edward Duhon and Ledger Banks Duhon. Born in Vivian, Louisiana, Mr. Lawrence was a retired U.S. Army Veteran who served 2 tours in Vietnam. He also had an avid passion for aviation, was a crop-duster and cargo pilot, and a flight instructor. Mr. Lawrence attended Texas A& M in College Station, Texas, and graduated from Louisiana Tech in Ruston. Andrew Banks Lawrence had a wonderful heart and always lent a hand to help others. He was deeply loved by his wife and family and will be missed. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston, and Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Online condolences can be sent to the family at kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.
