July 26, 1935 – January 30, 2023
Bucyrus, Kansas – Lawrence England Jr, age 87 of Bucyrus, KS passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023. Junior was born on July 26, 1935 at home. He was the third of 4 children, born to Lawrence England and Lenore England of Kansas City, KS.
Junior graduated from Olathe High School, now known as Olathe North High School. Junior was a member of the FFA, Santa Fe Trial Riders in Overland Park and an avid raccoon hunter. At age 18 he rode the Pony Express with the Wyandotte County Sheriff to Colorado Spring, CO. Junior married Effie Reeves on November 16, 1958, where they lived in Stanley, KS for 50 years. They raised three children before moving into their own home in Bucyrus, KS in 2008. Junior was very proud that he was able to build a beautiful home for Effie.
Junior spent his early married life as a dairy farmer until his early 1970s when he quit to focus on row cropping. He enjoyed sharing his love of farming with his children. He also loved taking his family and friends water skiing, snowmobiling, fishing in Canada and traveling with Effie and her friends.
He is survived by his children Brenda Stuteville, David and Robert (Jeannette), 3 grandchildren Travis, Heather Stuteville and Lucy England, 2 great-grandchildren Tatum and Kenzi Stuteville. He was preceded in death by his wife Effie, his parents Lawrence and Lenore England and 2 of his sisters Edith Beggs and Mary Jane Cox.
Visiting will take place from 1:00 pm Sunday, February 5 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave. The memorial service will be held Monday, February 6 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Olathe Hospice House in memory of Junior England.
