Henry David Lawrence

Funeral services for Henry David Lawrence, 15, of Eagle Butte were held February 28, 2022 at the Dupree High School. Interment under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge was at the Lawrence Family Cemetery in White Horse.

Henry passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Eagle Butte. Henry David Lawrence was the son of Clay and Kelly Lawrence of Eagle Butte. He was the brother of Kayle, Kacie, Reese, and Jack Lawrence and Dylan Witkowski, who became the big brother he didn’t know he needed. He is the uncle of Kyra, Kyle, Daxtin, Bea, and Genevia and a friend to anybody he came across.

Henry was born in Sisseton on June 2, 2006 and lived there until his kindergarten year. When the family moved to Eagle Butte he attended Windswept Academy until his 8th grade year. Beginning with his freshman year, he transferred to Dupree High School, where he was involved in football, wrestling, FFA and rodeo club.

Henry was known for his sense of humor, his ability to argue to make sure he was never wrong, and for being able to obtain information and using it for any predicament he would come across. Henry was a very hard worker and was someone you could count on when it came to branding cows. During the summer, he enjoyed working at the co-op shop. If he wasn’t mowing yards, he was helping his dad in the garage or practicing on his passed-down pool table. He was always reading, watching, or searching for something new to learn, as he loved to learn. Anyone that knows Henry probably also knows a handful of what would seem like useless information, but to Henry it was so much more. He wasn’t the type to sit around all day and watch TV or play video games. He loved to make the most of his time and more than anything to be outdoors. He looked forward to Friday night lights and enjoyed running plays with his brother, Jack, and nephews Kyle and Daxtin, who looked up to him when it came to sports. On Wednesday nights, Henry would join the Life is Good golfing league or go golfing with his friends any chance he could. Henry was an animal lover. He fell in love with a stray cat, Rovert, that he brought home when he was two years old. He was Henry’s best friend for the next 11 years, but any animal he discovered had a special place in his heart. His passion in fishing started when he was really young. Almost every summer his family would travel to North Carolina to visit family. While up there, he constantly asked when they were going to go to the lake. As he got older, he began to collect his own gear and find his own fishing spots. He shared his love for this hobby with his siblings and if he didn’t catch the biggest fish, he would claim he caught the most.

The amount of confidence Henry carried was immeasurable, but it’s easy to say that he excelled in everything he put his mind to.

His family says it’s important to remember that this is not the end of Henry’s story. His love and belief in the Lord assures them that his story will continue.