A Vietnam Veteran, Lawrence proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was inducted in 1973 and received an Honorable Discharge in 1978.
On April 14, 1979, Lawrence was united in the marriage with Luvenia Kay (Shaw) Berry, and his daughter, Trailaria.To this union, Lawrence and Luvenia were blessed with two additional children: daughter, Tre’schika Lauren Berry (who preceded him in death); and, son, Guy Vincent Berry. Lawrence’s siblings Betty of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Donald (deceased), Linda (Wendell) of Kansas City, Charles of Seattle, Washington, and Wendy of Tacoma, Washington.
A host of other family and friends are left to cherish his memory. On February 4, 2019 Lawrence departed this Earthly life for a Life of Eternal Peace.