In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles W. Lawrence, Jr. Survivors include Loretta West Lawrence, his devoted wife of 54 years; sons Christopher (Tanya) Lawrence and Terry (Ingrid) Lawrence; daughter, Karon L. (Michael) Robinson; grandchildren: Chelsie Lawrence, Kara Lawrence, Mason Lawrence, Asya Robinson, Indya Robinson, and Michael Robinson, Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Alyce Graham and F. Jean Lawrence; niece, LaTarsha Lawrence; nephew, Alan Graham; several extended family members and special friends.

A funeral service will be held at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church at 12:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The National Parkinson Foundation or Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church.

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Mrs. Patricia Gwyn Carter, 70, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. She was born in Forsyth County, NC to the late Leonard Howie and the late Mae Frances Gwyn on December 1, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Otis Gwyn. Mrs. Carter was a 1966 graduate of Paisley High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. Her work history included positions with Taylor Brothers Tobacco Company, Sears and RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. She was a devoted member of Union Chapel Baptist Church where she faithfully served as president of the Senior Usher Board, until her health declined. Patricia leaves to cherish loving memories to her: husband, Edison A. Carter; children: David (Bridget) Bethea, III, Kelvin Gwyn, Sr., Cheryl Gwyn and Dwayne Carter; seven grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Scales; brother,John (Tina) Gwyn; three sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Union Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be at Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.