Doyle Lawrence was born in Humble, Texas on November 22, 1930. When
he was a baby, he and his family followed his father who was chasing
that “Black Gold, Texas Tea”, drilling one oil well after the next
throughout the region. Their many moves took the family to Conroe,
Barber’s Hill, Goose Creek, Liberty, and to Beaumont where he attended
1st grade before moving back to Liberty. Except for Doyle’s time serving
in the United States Air Force, he spent the rest of his life in his
beloved Liberty, Texas. He was a life-long member of the First United
Methodist Church since 1943; a heritage inherited from his ancestors who
were among the first Methodists in North America. Doyle graduated from
Liberty High School in 1949 and married his sweetheart, Margie Wiggins.
The young couple spent several years in the Air Force at San Antonio,
Amarillo, and then onto Alaska. After the service, they returned to
Liberty where Doyle began working for Lake Tool Co. He reorganized the
company and changed the name to Lawrence Industries. Doyle was a
naturally gifted oil field engineer and inventor of the L. I. Drilling
Jar, which was later used in the completion of the world’s deepest well
at 30,050 feet. Lawrence Industries merged with, and became Daily Oil
Tool in Houston where he served as V.P. in charge of manufacturing until
he retired in 1976. Doyle was able to pursue many passions which
included; fishing, skiing, traveling, hunting, flying his plane and
riding motorcycles. He had great knowledge on a number of subjects and
always willing to help family and friends when able. He never met a
stranger, was a friend to all, and generous with his time and gifts.
Doyle had the privilege to experience many adventures and loved to
recount what happened in his own special way, entertaining us all with
his famous smile and a wink. He adored his family and we always depended
on his knowledge, wisdom, strength, and beautiful prayers at family
gatherings.
Doyle was a member of the FUMC Men’s Bible Study, Former Texas Ranger’s Association, Civil Air Patrol, and Darrell Flying Club.
Doyle was blessed with his beautiful wife, Margie and three children;
Hillary, David, and Lisa. His grandchildren are: Jennifer, Lindsay,
Todd, Lara, Megan, Emma, and Aaron. Great-grandchildren are: Kade,
Haleigh, Daniel, Andrew, Tarah, and Joseph.
Doyle M. Lawrence was presented before his Lord and Savior at 6:00am on
December 20, 2018. He began the journey at peace, pain free and blessed
to be asleep in his own bed at home and surround by his wife and
children. We rejoice that we were given an honorable and Faith-filled
husband and father. He lived a full and much blessed life. We walk in
the shadow of our hero….
Friends are invited to visit with the family 2pm, Friday, December 28, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of Liberty, 539 Main St., Liberty, Texas. Funeral services begin at 3pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Doyle’s memory to First United Methodist Church of Liberty.
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Donations may be made to:
First United Methodist Church of Liberty
539 Main St., Liberty TX 77575
Tel: 1-936-336-6401