Lawrence Valchine Jr.

Lawrence Anthony Valchine Jr., age 60, of Hays, passed way Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Hays Medical Center. He was born February 11, 1954 in Detroit, MI to Lawrence A. and Rosemary (Maceri) Valchine.



He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Church, ARC of the Central Plains. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, bowling, basketball and being with people. He competed in several Special Olympics events as well.



He is survived by two sisters, Gracemary Melvin of Hays and Beverly Ann Bydlowski and husband David of Livonia, MI; and four nephews: Lonnie Melvin and wife Shelly and children Valerie, Gracie and Lillie all of Casa Grande, AZ; Lucas Melvin and wife Angela and children, Alec, Miah, Kade, Tyce and Noah all of Norton; Len Melvin and wife Summer and children Aspen, Willow and Lendyn all of Hays and Josh Bydlowski and wife Erin and son Justin all of Farmington Hills, MI.



He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph Valchine.



Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30th at St. Nicolas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th Street, Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery.



Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Tuesday and 9 AM - 9:30 AM Wednesday at Brock's - Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS.



A parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.



Memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK and Special Olympics. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net













Service Information









Visitation Tuesday

July 29, 2014

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Vigil Service Tuesday

July 29, 2014

7:00 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Funeral Service Wednesday

July 30, 2014

10:00 AM

St. Nicholas of Myra

2901 e. 13th street

hays, ks 67601