Lawrence completed a career marked by distinguished service, retiring after 32 years in the United States Navy. His life reflected steady courage and a deep sense of duty, carried out with a faithful commitment to those he served alongside and the values he held close.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Acey Garnet Ellis, and his mother, Lora Louella Burns. He is survived by his spouse, Carol Puckett Ellis.
He will be remembered with respect and gratitude—as a beloved man whose devotion, loyalty, and selfless spirit left an enduring imprint on the lives of those who knew him.
