Joseph H. “Jack” Lawrey, 86, died May 8, 2012, at his home.
He was born in New Albany, Ind., and lived in Vero Beach for 86 years, coming from his birth place.
He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Vero Beach.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918, Vero Beach.
He was a supporter of the Stephen’s Ministries and his Pairs and Spares Sunday school Class at First United Methodist Church.
He was a graduate of Vero Beach High School Class of 1943.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years Janice Lawrey, of Vero Beach; daughter, Jacqueline Mathews, of Moultrie, Ga.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Leonard Lawrey Jr.; and sister, Nannetta Lawrey Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1750 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. May 11 at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A service will be held at noon May 12 at First United Methodist Church in Vero Beach, with the Rev. Dr. Charles C. Lever officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Fort Pierce with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
