Alvin Dean Lawrence passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Wilson care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, Kansas at the age of 57. He was born on August 23, 1960 in Lucas, Kansas to John and Lillian (Bricker) Lawrence. As a young boy, he was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Wilson.

Alvin worked in the oilfield and had previously managed Ed’s Express Service Station in Wichita. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever possible. He also liked to take his metal detector out, looking for little treasures wherever they might be.

Alvin is survived by his father John Lawrence of Wilson; brothers Don Lawrence and wife Judy of Omaha, NE, and Ron Lawrence of Dorrance; sister Virginia “Ginny” Hubka and husband Ron of Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother Lillian Lawrence, and brother John Lawrence, Jr.

Alvin was a loving son, brother, uncle, and cousin. He was a big man with an even bigger heart, and the he will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

Cremation was chosen by the family. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Dorrance. Inurnment will follow in the Dorrance City Cemetery. There will be no visitation.