G.E. "Skip" Lawrence, companion of Adrienne Selinger, of Phoenixville, PA, died suddenly, April 25, 2009 in the Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville, PA. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a son of the late George E. and Alice (Pettit) Lawrence. He attended high school in Trenton, earned his under-graduate degree in Government from Cornell University, and his graduate degree in Theology and Social Ethics from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago. Mr. Lawrence was employed by The Phoenix newspaper as a columnist and senior political correspondent.

He was very active in the Phoenixville community where he lived and worked, volunteering for several community improvement boards, including the Main Street CDC (Community Development Corporation). Mr. Lawrence also volunteered in many areas of the non-profit sector in the Tri-County and Philadelphia areas, as well as other locations around the country.

Of all of his accomplishments, Mr. Lawrence was most proud of his title "Pop-Pop" to his six grandchildren. He loved spending time with them no matter where he was or what he was doing.

In addition to his companion of 23 years, Mr. Lawrence is survived by; one daughter, Heather L (Brad) Rabold, of Spring City, PA, one son; Chris E. Lawrence (Suzanne Banks), of Phoenixville, two step-children; April (Christopher) Cobb, of Spring City, Seamus Phillips, of Virginia, six grandchildren, one sister; Joan Peterson, of Florida, one brother; Robert Lawrence, of New Jersey; and every other person who had the opportunity to know him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at the Franklin Commons, 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 4:00 PM. Officiating will be the Rev. Dale See. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Stepping Stone Education Center, 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460 or to the Arthritis Foundation, 111 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.