Lawrence Clay Violett, formerly of 2714 St. Joseph Ave., died Monday morning at a Kansas City, MO., hospital following a brief illness.  He was 28 at the time of his death, following a brief illness.  He was born in St. Joseph and lived here until moving to Kansas City five years ago.

     Mr. Violett was a graduate of Lafayette High School and attended Missouri Western State College, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.  He also had attended Penn Valley Community College at Kansas City, MO.

     Mr. Violett served as a camp counselor for five years with the YMCA and was also a recreational director for 3½ years  in Savannah, MO., and for several years at St. Joseph State Hospital.

     He was a member of the Missouri Air National Guard and the Marvin McMurray United Methodist Church.

     Surviving are his parents, L.R. and Martha Violett, St. Joseph; a sister, Catherine Violett, St. Joseph; a paternal grandmother, Mildred Violett, St. Joseph, a nephew and several aunts and uncles. 

     The body was cremated under the direction of Newcomer’s Colonial Chapel in Kansas City.  There will be no visitation.  Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Marvin McMurray United Methodist Church.  Burial will be at a later date.