Lawrence Lewallen Obituary

Lewallen (Ret, AF)
MSgt. Lawrence Lee
Lewallen (Ret, AF)
June 3, 1936
June 30, 2022

Master Sergeant Lawrence Lee Lewallen (Ret. AF), a veteran of the Vietnam war and long-time resident of Colorado Springs, passed away June 30, 2022.
Bud/ Larry as he was known to many was born June 3, 1936. in Meadville, Missouri to Buford/George and Rosella Lewallen and had three siblings. After graduation from high school, Bud enlisted in the US Air Force where he completed 20 years (1956-1976) of service with tours to Canada, Germany and Thailand. During his time in the Air Force, Larry received three Air Force Commendation medals, a Vietnam Service medal and a Good Conduct medal. He also completed a degree in Accounting (UNC-Greely) and moved on to graduate studies.
M-Sgt. Lawrence L. Lewallen worked For the Department of Aerospace Studies at UNC and NTS in Denton Texas and distinguished himself by meritorious service at UNC and CSU in the training of over 400 Air Force ROTC cadets.
Larry also worked for the city of Colorado Springs for the Deputy City Manager and also an accountant for the Colorado Springs airport.
Larry married Elizabeth Reid and they had two daughters Laura Lee and Deborah Anne.
Years later Larry was blessed to meet and marry Catherine Louise Gras of New Braunfels, Texas. Catherine and Lawrence enjoyed travelling together by cruise ships to many cities throughout the world including Beijing, Anchorage, Ephesus, and St. Petersburg.
Larry is preceded in death by his first wife Elizabeth, sibling Louise, and daughter Deborah Anne. He is survived by his wife, his seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
At an unplanned later date, American Legion Post 209 will hold a Vietnam Veteran memorial service for him. His ashes will be interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, where he will always be remembered by all for his service to our country.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America), VA Chapter #1075, Post Office Box 38974, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80937-8974. www.vva1075.com 719-650-1513.