Obituary

Samuel "Bud" Lawrence, Jr.
June 8, 1983 - November 12, 2017


SAMUEL HARRY “BUD” LAWRENCE, JR., AGE 34 and a resident of Varnado, died Sunday morning November 12, 2017 at his home. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan that also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and the outdoors. Bud loved to play his guitar and listen to his favorite music. He was an electrician that worked for different companies in the area. Bud cared deeply for his fiancé Holly Smith and adored his young son Elijah.
Also Survived by: Mother and Step-father: Angela and Terry Wascom of Varnado; Father and Step-mother: Samuel Lawrence, Sr. and Janice Lawrence of Caladonia, MS; Brothers and Sisters in law: Roy and Shirley Lawrence of Katy, TX, Rodney and Rebekah Lawrence of Columbus, MS; Nieces and nephews: Keira, Piper, Cade, Aria, Ethan, Hannah; Grandmothers: Marjorie Simmons of Varnado, Rhoda Lawrence of Alabama; Uncles and Aunts: Jessie and April Carroll of Bogalusa, Timothy and Tina Lawrence of Butler, AL, Titus and Genise Lawrence of Pine, Sharon and Dewayne Owen of Caladonia, MS, Rebekah Barham of Alabama, Fredrick and Sheila Lawrence of Varnado; Step-sister: Kayla Wascom of Poplarville, MS; Step-brother: Jonathan Wascom of Panama City, FL; Also numerous cousins, other step-siblings and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers George Carroll and Rev. Roy Lawrence, Jr., great-grandparents Gracie King, Roy Lawrence, Sr. and Elvie Lawrence, and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Friday November 17th from 2 pm until 4 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 4 pm Friday with Rev. Wesley Quave officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers: David “D.J.” Creel, Jr., Josh Singletary, Brian Bishop, Curtis Owen, Jr., Charles Arnt, Thomas Nolan, Anthony Pruit, Adam Fortune