Obituary

Laurent, Bill

Bill Laurent, 73, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. Memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors in Plainview, Texas.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the funeral home.

Mr. Laurent was born on June 25, 1945 in Bowie, Texas to Joe Ben, Jr., & Inez Loraine Laurent. He married Sharon Murphy on May 24, 1963 in California. Mr. Laurent joined the Marines at age 17 and served 13 months in Vietnam. After being discharged from the Marines he joined the Army reserve and was a Civilian Technician stationed at Camp George West in Golden, Colorado. He then served in the Air Force reserves as a Civilian Technician and retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kennon Joe Laurent; one brother, Jackie Laurent and one sister, Patsy Green.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Laurent; one son, Joe Michael Laurent; four brothers, James Laurent, Larry Laurent, Jerry Laurent and Donald Laurent and three grandchildren.