Lawrence was a great friend.  He loved railroads, both the real ones and model railroads.  He helped me build an amazing model railroad.  He was a fantastic machinist who used that talent to create some interesting things.  Lawrence worked on the team that built the first automatic teller machine.  He retired from Levi Strauss where he helped design and build the machines that make bluejeans.  I heard a lot of interesting stories about how jeans are made, stuff that you would never know happens inside the factory.  Lawrence was a really good guy.  I miss him.

When I was 15 years old I met Diane who immediately introduced me to her daddy - Lawrence.  I always loved Lawrence because he treated me like I was one of his daughters. Over the past 46 years Diane, Lawrence, Evelyn, Donna, Doug, and Blake have remained an extremely important part of my family.  I remember- out of the clear blue -Lawrence used to call me just because he wanted to check up on me and to see what I was up to. He enjoyed finding out what I was up to and how my life was going. He was wonderful at giving me advise and reminding me he was there if I ever needed anything.  He knew I was here for him too and He did call me sometimes when he was worried or just wanted some advice himself.  But mostly we would also have the most wonderful conversations about his driving trips and train adventures he had taken over the years. Without a doubt - his favorite subject was always how much he loved his children. His striking blue eyes would sparkle and he would beam with delight in his voice and his face when he would talk about His kids. There is no doubt that his kids were the most part of his life. Lawrence always sought the good in people. He was truly a beautiful soul and I know when he passed over to glory Evelyn took him to God who welcomed him with loving open arms. I truly miss him and I look forward to giving him a big hug when we meet again one day in Heaven. I loved him.

I send my deepest sympathy and all my love to Diane, Donna, Doug, and Blake. I am here if any of you need anything.  I love you all very much. 

May God bless my family and comfort their hearts. Amen.


I don’t know why I thought of Mr. Wafford today. I haven’t seen him in a little over 20 years but he crosses my mind from time to time. I decided to look him up and sadly that brought me here.  He was a real sweet man. I use to be a floral designer at MjDesigns in Mesquite which is where I met him. When I was at the Mesquite store he came in and wanted me to make an arrangement for his wife’s grave. He liked to talk and as we talked I found out he was a machinist at TI. I told him my Dad was a machinist at TI. They didn't know each other but he lit up. He talked and talked and told me he was so happy he found some one who knew what he was talking about which I really didn’t know much about machinist work but I listened to him. He came to me every holiday and only wanted to have me do his work If I wasn’t there he would come back. When I moved to the Preston and Forest store he drove all the way out there to get me to do his arrangements. This went on for about 4-5 years in total.  I had My first son in 2001 and I became a stay at home Mom. When I took my new baby up to my old job to show him off they said Mr.Wafford had come in looking for me. They told him I was a stay at home Mom now and took care of him but I felt bad I wasn’t there. He was a real sweet man. I haven’t seen him in 20 years but I hope the last 20 years were good ones. I’m glad he had a long life. For his family and friends I am sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you. 

OBITUARIO

Lawrence Wafford, Jr.

5 octubre, 1926 – 30 diciembre, 2021

Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home

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