Carrol Lawrence, age 91, a resident of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Service will be held on Friday November 23, 2018 at 11am in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby, with Rev. Chris Aguilar officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby.
Mr. Carroll, son of the late Horace G. and Janie Lawrence was born June 1, 1927 in Juniper, Georgia. He was a veteran serving in the Marines for a short time, then for the Army/Airforce exchange as a civilian for over twenty seven years, earning an award for his service to his country. Carroll went on to marry the love of his life June Lawrence and they spent sixty nine precious years together. Mr. Carroll enjoyed gardening and being out in the yard doing any and everything. He was quite the historian researching his family heritage back several generations and finding out historical information about his hometown of Juniper.
Mr. Lawrence is preceded in death by his wife Mildred June Lawrence. Survivors include one son, Daniel Lawrence (Vickie); three grandchildren, Sheila Michelle Lawrence, Brian Gunn, and Travis Gunn; one nephew, Jimmy Lawrence; he also leaves behind several other family members and friends.
Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com
