Lawrence was raised in Merced, Ca. where he attended school, started his family and enlisted in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. He moved to San Jose, Ca. in 1967 to begin a 27-year career in manufacturing and electronics at IBM. Lawrence was an avid golfer, loved to cruise, and was a huge sports fan, especially if he was cheering for his children and grandchildren. He loved the Lord and faithfully attended Southbay Community Church in Fremont, Ca. Lawrence retired in Manteca, California.
Lawrence is survived by his partner Sandra Willis - Manteca, Ca. and daughters Elana Price (Alan) - Lathrop, Ca; Stefani Dawkins (Marc); and Donna Rucker (Keith) - Lathrop, Ca. Grandchildren - Devon Mynhier - Lathrop, Ca; Deona Mynhier - Lathrop, Ca; Rachel Price - Lathrop, Ca; and Simone Dawkins.
Lawrence was preceded in death by father Lawrence Wilkins, mother Goldie Byrd-Wilkins, and brother Therman Wilkins.
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