James Errol Lawrence passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at Shawnee Colonial Estates in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 78.

Jim was born August 30, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas to Errol Brian Lawrence and Dorothy (Bishop) Brand. Jim served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War for two tours in 1967 and 1968. He married Linda Kay DeBusk on July 1, 1970 in Brownfield, Texas.

Jim served as Pastor at the Calvin Free Will Baptist Church in Calvin, Oklahoma for 39 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sharing God’s word and his prayer group at Camp Wow. Jim loved spending time with his family and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents Errol Lawrence and Dorothy Brand, and his sister Joyce Sanborn.

He is survived by his wife Linda Lawrence of the home; sons Darrin Lawrence and wife Dawn of Calvin, and Brian Lawrence and wife Amber of Wetumka; grandchildren Chase Lawrence, Brian Lawrence Jr., Nathan Brown, James Lawrence, Casey Avrey, and Johnny Avrey; greatgrandchildren Karlie Lawrence, Annabella Lawrence, Elliana Lawrence, Ian Lawrence and Cade Avery. James is survived by numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30th, at Calvin Cemetery Chapel in Calvin with Rev. Walter Kuhlman officiating with Mike Russell assisting. Interment will follow at Calvin Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brian Lawrence Jr., Chase Lawrence, Nathen Brown, James Lawrence, Johnny Avery and Casey Avery. Honorary pallbearers are Anna Bella Lawrence, Elliana Lawrence, Ian Lawrence Karlie Lawrence and Cade Avery.

Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma.