July 31, 2012

Robert Lawrence Sr., 90, of the 9900 block of Southwestern Blvd., Suffolk, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2012. He was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Nansemond County to the late Edward and Katie Lawrence. He was predeceased by his wife, Mattie Whitehead Lawrence. He was a lifelong resident of Nansemond County.

Robert is survived by his children, Helen L. Peterson and Robert Lawrence Jr. (Bessie), of Chesapeake, Va.; adopted daughter, H. Sharmaine Hunter-Boykins, Ph.D. (Dwight), of Jacksonville, N.C.; three grandsons, William Peterson (Katrina), of Chesapeake, Va., Brian Peterson (Kimberly), of Greensboro, N.C., and Brandon Lawrence (Lyyorlady), of Millville, N.J.; other relatives and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Boyle and the ICU staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital along with caregivers Queen Powell and Brenda Lawrence.

A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 6100 Holy Neck Road in Suffolk, at noon, officiated by the Rev. William Lang. Viewing of the body will take place prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.