Lawrence, Desi C., Jr.

Truly A People Person And Very Good With Electronics

  • Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Desi C. Lawrence, Jr.
Desi C. Lawrence, Jr.

Desi C. Lawrence, Jr., 38, passed away November 19, 2022, in Chattanooga.

Desi was previously employed by Volkswagen. He enjoyed bowling, throwing darts, and playing pool. He was truly a people person and very good with electronics.

He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Bertha Lawrence and JoAnn Johnson.

He is survived by his father, Desi A. Lawrence Sr.; mother, Inez Lawrence; children, Kiana N. Lawrence, Kaitlyn N. Lawrence, Dezi M. Lawrence, and Rashaun Lawrence; sister, Shanah Lawrence; brother, Alex Hudgins; devoted family friends, Laquail Newman and Daphne and Coach Crutcher; uncles, aunts, cousins, other family members and friends.

Public viewing will be held 2-6 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2022 in the funeral home chapel. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home. Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery.


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