Sollie "Bud" Lawrence

October 30, 1925 - December 17, 2019

Sollie "Bud" Lawrence, 94 of Pana, Illinois died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 5:15 AM at Pana Community Hospital. Memorial services will be at a later date. Sollie "Bud" Lawrence was born Friday, October 30, 1925 in Cowden, Illinois the son of Sollie Aaron and Rose Ann (maiden name Gallup) Lawrence. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the WW II era. Sollie married Margaret Ellen Coleman on July 18, 1959 in the Assembly of God Church, Pana. Sollie was an auto body man for Downs Motor Company, Pana for many years and enjoyed gardening in his retirement. Sollie “Bud” Lawrence is survived by Wife: Margaret Lawrence of Pana; Daughters: Deanna (Eric) Fulton of Taylorville and Sherry Lawrence of Pana; Grandson: Aaron Jackson of Pana; Great-Granddaughters: Katlynn Riley of Springfield and Addilynn Jackson of Pana; Great-Great Grandson: Elijah Riley at home; and Special Niece Brenda (Mark) Sarver of Herrick. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers: Leon, Rob, and Tom Lawrence; and Sister: Lafonda Sanders.