Jonathan “Jonny” Lawrence, age 36, died on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 3:30 a.m. St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

          He was born on December 15, 1980 in Lima, Ohio to Wilbur L. and Doris (Dye) Lawrence. His father survives in Mount Victory and his mother preceded him in death. On June 4, 2010 Jonny married Samantha Wingate and she survives in Mount Victory.

          Also surviving is a niece, Lyric (Christian) Lawrence of Bellefontaine; two brothers: Jamason (April) Lawrence of Urbana and Jeremiah (Sylvia) Blythe of Michigan; two sisters: Barbara Lawrence of Russell’s Point and Wendy McPeek of Caldwell.

          It was his request to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

          In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely Funeral Home for the benevolence of the family to P.O. Box 38, Ada, Ohio 45810.