A Celebration Honoring 
The Life of 
(Rgverencf <RgsweCCLawrence, Sr. 
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.