Louis Lawrence, Jr.

October 11
October 11, 2007
Barbara Jackson
October 15, 2007
October 11
October 11, 2007
Barbara Jackson
October 15, 2007

(Posted October 11, 2007)


Louis Lawrence, Jr., 65, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, La. died Sunday, October 7, 2007.

He is survived by his wife, Guscelia Lawrence; one son, Louis Lawrence III; one daughter, Ollie Gallager; five sisters, Laverga Lawrence, Mercededs Jones, and Shirley Petty, Helen Cheatham, and Mable Videau; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Beatrice Lawrence, Sr.; three sisters, Martha Willis, Gloria Flagg, and Juanita Bush; four brothers, Herman Tross, Will Shields, Laymon Shields, and Joseph Smith; and his grandparents, Matthew and Martha Lawrence and Willie and Rosa Lawrence.

Louis was a devout Baptist and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He served on the Senior Deacon Board. He enjoyed watching sports and helping others in the community.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.

Louis Lawrence, Jr.