Lawrence S. Jackson, Sr., 79, Hamilton, Mo., passed away at his home on Oct. 8, 2017.

Lawrence was born on Sept. 4, 1938, in Bonner Springs, Ks., to Levi S. and Ethel G. (Sabin) Jackson. He graduated from the Bonner Springs High School. Lawrence worked for over 40 years as an inspector for the port of entry for the State of Kansas. He lived in Kansas City, Kansas, before moving to Hamilton in 2002.

He married Eunice Abshier on Sept. 11, 1965, in Bonner Springs, Ks. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors: Children-Leslie (Ben) Moyer, Overland Park, Ks; Laura (Jay) Walter, Arkansas City, Ks; Mary (Larry Allen) Smith, Lawson, Mo.; and Lawrence Jackson, Jr., of the home; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, Mo.

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