Lawrence Nisby Sr.

Rena Picou Trevathan
July 12, 2011
Jeanne R. Lefort
July 14, 2011
Rena Picou Trevathan
July 12, 2011
Jeanne R. Lefort
July 14, 2011

Lawrence “Bruh” Nisby Sr., 79, a native of Gibson, La., and resident of Gray, La., died Sunday, July 9, 2011.


Mr. Nisby was a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. 


He is survived by his wife, Johnsilee Nisby; sons, Anthony Sr. and Lawrence Nisby Jr.; daughters, Nina Sanders and Antoinette Nisby; brothers, Wilbert Sr. and Hershel Nisby; sister, Lois Hall; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lillian Nisby; brothers, Herman, Raymond, James and Leroy Nisby; and sisters, Evelyn Diggs and Roslyn Hall.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Eagle Wright Baptist Church with services to follow. Burial will be at St. James Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. (Community)

Lawrence Nisby Sr.