A Celebration Honoring the Life of Reverend Roswell Lawrence, Sr. God Gave, April 13, 1951, God Reclaimed, April 11, 2016, Saturday, April 16, 2016, 1:00 P.M. Zion Wrightsville Baptist Church, Greensboro, Georgia. Rev. Lawrence B. Reeves, Pastor, Rev. Roswell Lawrence, Jr., Eulogist.

A Celebration Honoring
The Life of
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God Gave
April 13, 1951
God Reclaimed
April 11,2016
Saturday, April 16, 2016
1:00P.M.
Zion Wrightsvitte (Baptist Church
Greensboro, Georgia
(Rgv. Lawrence <B. (Rgeves, Pastor
(Rgv. (RpswettLawrence, Jr., Eulogist
The 0r. entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 11, 2016,
at Athens Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 13, 1951 to the late John Austin Lawrence, Sr. and the late Lorene Reid
Lawrence of Greensboro, Georgia. Rev. Lawrence had three siblings to proceed him in death;
Lenton Lawrence, Victoria Lawrence, John Austin Lawrence, Jr. and Cleveland Wright.
At an early age, he accepted God as his personal savior, and joined Zion Wrightsville Baptist
Church. He has served as a usher, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and Associate Pastor. He
loved his church and church family. Rev. Lawrence was ordained as a minister under the lead-
ership of Reverend. C.W. Huff in 1990. He served as an Associate Pastor for Zion Wrightsville
Baptist Church for over 10 years and also served as an Associate Pastor for New Beulah Baptist
Church in Sparta, GA for over 25 years.
Q^mrenee, 0*. was a 1969 graduate of Greene County High School. After
graduation, he attended Athens Technical College where he received a degree in Business. He
was employed at the United Postal Service for 18 years.
His membership and professional organizations included the NAACP, Democratic Party,
Concerned Clergyman, and First Shiloh Missionary Association.
Q/mwence loved God, his wife, his children, fishing, antique cars, working in the yard
and serving his community.
He was united in holy matrimony on July 4, 1972 to Nina Mae Williams Lawrence. Including
their courtship, they were together for over 47 years before his passing. To this union three
children were born.
He leaves to celebrate his legacy and memories, a devoted and loving wife, Nina W. Lawrence;
three children; Priscilla (MaGarate) Jones, Greensboro, GA., Roslyn Ferrell, Atlanta, GA., and
Roswell (Tionya) Lawrence, Jr., Athens, GA.; five grandsons Rodney Alexander, Jr., Malik
Jones, Christian Ferrell, McCall Jones and Roswell Lawrence, III.; five sisters, Yvonne Nelson
Atlanta, GA., Linda Miller, Greensboro, GA., Livoria Lawrence, Greensboro, GA., Cassandra
Lawrence, Athens, GA., Loretta (Bobby) Jennings, Crawfordville, GA.; one brother, Myron
Collins, Greensboro, GA.; one brother-in-law, Lewis Morris, Jr., Sparta, GA., one father-in-
law, Tommie (Cherry) Brooks, Conyers, Ga.; one aunt, Lenton Mae Stephenson; two uncles,
Lester Lawrence and Lloyd Lawrence and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
(Order of0eroioe
Presiding, Pastor Lawrence B. Reeves
Prelude
Processional
Selection..................
Scriptures
Old Testament.......
New Testament.......
Prayer.....................
Solo.......................
Reflections................
Community Servant
Spiritual Servant...
Family Servant
Reading of Obituary..
Selection............
Eulogy...............
Selection............
Acknowledgements.....
Zion Wrightsville Baptist Church
..................The Reverend Benjamin Rivers
................The Reverend Willie Blockum, Sr.
......................The Reverend Roi Johnson
...........................Emma Jean Armstrong
...........................Two Minutes, Please
......................Dorothy Wright, NAA CP
Marion Rhodes, Civic Organization
Annie Lois Grant, Democratic Organization
................The Reverend Lawrence Reeves,
Zion Wrightsville Baptist Church
The Reverend Lance Pitts,
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
The Reverend Carl Lott,
New Beulah Baptist Church
..................Robert Wright, Class of 1969
Yvonne Nelson, Sister
..........................................Silent
..................Zion Wrightsville Baptist Church
..............The Reverend Roswell Lawrence, Jr.
.New Beulah Baptist Church Gospel Choir & Angels
....................................Watts Staff
Recessional

.motn&nh to tout and attzisfi foztusz
A Limb has fallen from the family tree
I keep hearing a voice that says (< Grieve not
for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the
song,
The good life I lived while I was still strong.
Continue my heritage, Im counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine
through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, dont just stare at the
wall.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin,
Until the day comes we re together again.
Nieces and Cousins
Class of 1969
Nephews and Cousins
Class of 1969
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, food or drink
or maybe you just sat quietly so we could think.
Perhaps called us on the phone just to uplift us and talk,
or maybe you held our hands when we thought we could not walk.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend would say,
or maybe you could not drive to the country, but you thought of us that
day.
Whatever role you played and whatever you did to console our hearts,
We thank you for the love and support and whatever the part.
The family of
Rev. Roswell Lawrence, Sr.
Final Rites Entrusted To:

1005 Dolvin Avenue Union Point, Georgia 30669
(706) 486-4557
Never Forget A Family, Never Let A Family Forget You.
Nieces and Cousins
Class of 1969
Nephews and Cousins
Class of 1969
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, food or drink
or maybe you just sat quietly so we could think.
Perhaps called us on the phone just to uplift us and talk,
or maybe you held our hands when we thought we could not walk.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend would say,
or maybe you could not drive to the country, but you thought of us that
day.
Whatever role you played and whatever you did to console our hearts,
We thank you for the love and support and whatever the part.
The family of
Rev. Roswell Lawrence, Sr.
Final Rites Entrusted To:

1005 Dolvin Avenue Union Point, Georgia 30669
(706)486-4557
Never Forget A Family, Never Let A Family Forget You.