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Richard C. LawrenceU-MD. Graduate

Richard Campbell Lawrence, 55, a business graduate of the University of Maryland who in recent years cared for his mother before her death, died July 11 at his home in Rockville after a heart attack.

Mr. Lawrence did a number of odd jobs, including computer work, before managing his mother's affairs.

He was born in Washington and spent much of his life in Rockville, where he was a graduate of the old Charles W. Woodward High School.

Survivors include a brother.

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Spencer S. JonesStaff Inspector, Musician

Spencer Somers Jones, 87, a retired staff inspector with the Federal Protective Service who played the piano at area churches, died of cancer July 2 at his home in Chapel Oaks in Prince George's County.

Mr. Jones worked for 30 years with the Federal Protective Service, which polices and secures federal buildings against bomb threats, mass demonstrations and acts of violence. He retired in 1975.


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