Lawrence Edward Thomas, 69, of Hallettsville, passed away Dec. 19, 2014. He was born to Lloyd & Estelle Good Thomas in Hallettsville on Jan. 4, 1945. He served in the US Army, and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal.

Lawrence is survived by his mother, Estelle Ceasar of Hallettsville.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his father.

Graveside Service: 11 am, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Willing Workers Cemetery of Hallettsville.