Lawrence Maturo, 87, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on May 12, 1930 in Chicago, IL. He was a self employed farmer and he and Lilly were owners of the Great American Circus. They were considered pioneers of the Outdoor Amusement industry. In his spare time Lawrence enjoyed traveling, fishing, boating and loved spending time with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Mitchell Maturo; and his son, Larry Maturo.

Survivors include his sons, Ricky Maturo and wife, Kristene of Dawson Springs and Greg Maturo and wife, Edwina of Madisonville; daughter, Gayla Peach and husband, Harold of Dawson Springs; granddaughter, Sherrie Love and husband, Paul of Austin, TX; grandson, Shawn Maturo and wife, Amanda of Madisonville; several great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Hilda Brake and husband, Fred of Wood Dale, IL.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Covenant Community Church in Madisonville with Dr. Michael Knight officiating. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Burial to follow at Dunn Cemetery in Dawson Springs.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour Tuesday at the church.

Pallbearers are Frank Davidson, Jerry Uzzle, Ricky Tapp, Shawn Maturo, Harold Peach, Jr. and Marvin Miller.