Alvin Lawrence Jr.

Alvin worked as an Operator for Citgo Oil Refinery until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved being outdoors. Alvin was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will never be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kyna Bill Johnson, grandson, Randall Carrier, parents, Alvin Lawrence, Sr. and Martha Willis Lawrence, brother, Wilfred Lawrence, Sr., mother-in-law, Irene Chavis Dartest, brothers-in-law, Joseph Donald Dartest, Herebert Soileau, and Timothy Lewis.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Shelia Dartest Lawrence, daughter, Aliesha "Bree" Schultz and husband, Quelon; four grandchildren, Kara Johnson, Ilhan Berry, Cane Schultz, Vega Schultz, brothers, Ronald Lawrence and wife, Jessie Mae, Ray Allen Lawrence, Sr.; sister, Cynthia Nero and husband, Rayfield; brother-in-law, Willie Dartest and wife, Judy; seven sisters-in-law, Joyce Durham and husband, Robert, Mary Manuel, Carolyn Soileau, Marilyn Dartest, Marena Lewis, Martha Sinegal and husband, Eddie, Sr., Shirley Dartest, and Angela McZeal; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the funeral home. Elder Horace Bernard will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.JEHixson.com for the Lawrence family.