James Vernon

Lawrence

James V. Lawrence (JV), 89, transitioned from this life on October 3, 2026, at home with family.

James retired as a Supervisor from Willis Day after working for more than thirty years. He was also a Union Rep for the Teamsters Local 20. He was an avid fishman, farmer & gardener, and lover of sports. He was a true fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and the Lakers. J.V. was a great provider who maintained a solid work ethic that he passed down to his children. He loved to cook and cooking his vegetables. Mr. Lawrence enjoyed sharing produce and his fishing catch with others. When his boys were young living at home, he enjoyed making them clean fish on Friday nights to their dismay.

J.V. was preceded in death by his parents. Jim and Velma Lawrence; his loving wife Mary F. Lawrence; son, Kelvin Lawrence; and his siblings, Ella Mae, LV., Elosie, and Jannie Ree, and James Earl.

J.V leaves to cherish his precious memory his sons Timothy Louis (Tina) Lawrence, Victor Lee (Lisa) Lawrence, and Myron Lawrence; daughters Tina M. Quinn and Tonya Lawrence; sisters Mary Helen, Eloise, and Annie Jean; A host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Mr. James' "Aid & Buddy," Ms. DeAnna Webb.