Lawrence Osgood
Lawrence Max Osgood, 72, died Aug. 9, 2002 at his home in Florence.
He was born Feb. 12, 1930, east of Peabody, on the Coin place, the son of Warrin and Bertha (Fergus) Osgood. He grew up south of Cedar Point in the Homestead area and graduated from Matfield Green High School. He served in the Army for two years.
Lawrence was a mail carrier for a total of 30 years. He carried propane for Epps Propane until health reasons caused him to quit. Lawrence also farmed and helped any and everyone who needed it.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Florence; one son, Lawrence W. Osgood of Cedar Point; six daughters, LaVerna Chaney of El Dorado, Theresa Danby of Newton, Monica Jones of Emporia, Dr. Connie Lang of Topeka, Anita Hind of Newton, Michelle Nelson of Cassoday; two brothers, Francis Osgood of Council Grove and Lloyd Osgood of Kinsley; one sister, Helen Riggs of Bushton; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Reina Rae; and a son, Warren Lee.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Florence Methodist Church. Officiants were Pastor Bill Dyar and Everett Cress.
Bennie Holtsclaw led the congregation in the selected hymns, "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow," "A Beautiful Life," and "Beyond The Sunset." Dolly Soyez, organist, played a special selection "My Advocate" written by Sarah Warriner Osgood.
Casket bearers were Shawn Danby, Charles Lang, Zachary Jones, Lucas Hind, Skylar Jones, Nathaniel Nelson, Paul Osgood, and Keith Stephens. Honorary bearers included Pat Sauble, Gerald Carpenter, Bob Buell, Rick Griffin, Jerry Odle, and Bud Higgs.
Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence.
The Veterans Administration or Central Homecare and Hospice were named for memorials.
