Mr. Victor Lawrence, 75, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday, January 3, 2016, following a period of illness. He was born to the late Charles William Lawrence and Clara Beatrice Beckham Lawrence in Chester, SC on December 6, 1940.

Mr. Lawrence began his early childhood education in the public schools of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, NC until the family moved to Winston-Salem, NC. He then attended and graduated from Atkins High School in the class of 1958. Following graduation, he enrolled at NC A&T State University earning a degree in Automotive Mechanics in 1961.

He was a member of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church for over fifty years and faithfully served with the Trustee, Chapel Choir, and Boy Scout ministries of the church.

Mr. Lawrence was employed by and retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, following 30 years of dedicated service to the company. He was an avid golfer, member of the Winston-Salem Sportsman's Club, and a super fan of the Washington Redskins and Carolina Panthers Football Teams. He was also a very active participant with the Parkinson Association.