William Goodman Lawrence

January 19, 1930 - August 24, 2017

01/19/1930 - 08/24/2017

Past Services

Visitation
Saturday August 26, 2017
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Garrett-Sykes Memorial Chapel
314 Main Street West
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
252-396-0202 | Directions
Service
Sunday August 27, 2017
3:00 pm
Murfreesboro Baptist Church
200 West Main Street
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Directions

William Goodman Lawrence, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, VA.

William was born on January 19, 1930 in Como, NC to the late W.G. Lawrence, Sr. and Cornelia Pierce Lawrence.  He was a graduate of Mars Hill University and UNC at Chapel Hill.  William worked for over 40 years and retired as General Manager of Georgia Pacific American Timber Products Division in Murfreesboro.  William served as a Life Trustee at Mars Hill University and was also actively involved in the Murfreesboro Rotary Club and the Como Ruritan Club.  He was instrumental in various civic activities and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents William was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rose Rummage Lawrence.

He is survived by his son, William Goodman Lawrence, III and wife Angie of Eden; two grandchildren, Josh Lawrence and Pierce Lawrence; his special friend, Aldeen Gatewood of Murfreesboro; and many cousins.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Garrett-Sykes Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Murfreesboro Baptist Church.  The Reverend Doctor J Brabban will be presiding.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made directly to the Murfreesboro Baptist Church, 200 West Main Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855 or online by clicking here.

Garrett-Sykes Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Lawrence family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com

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Jan and David Angel
6 years ago

Dearest Lawrence family– We know your hearts are broken, but please try to lighten your spirits by remembering the wonderful times you shared. God blessed this family with William and His grace shared him with you for many decades. Be reassured that if you follow Christ, He will reunite you with William another day in Heaven. Life is short…love one another!

Marcia Taylor Thompson
6 years ago

Will and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this time as friends surround you all in prayer.

Gail Dunn
6 years ago

Angie, I am sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Our prayers are with you and your family, that The sweet precious memories along with Gods love will be your strength. Love you!

Becky Via
6 years ago

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.