McMinnville native Richard R. Lawrence, 58, died June 17 at his home in Manchester after an extended illness.
A motor vehicle mechanic, he attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by parents, Earl J. and Mazil L. (Ritchey) Lawrence; brother, Lannie Lawrence and niece, Sabrina Merritt.
He is survived by sisters, Judy L. and Billie Hale of McMinnville, Elaine C. and Jimmy Walker of McMinnville; his twin sister, Regina F. Solomon of McMinnville; brothers, Anthony E. Lawrence, Rickey L. Lawrence and Kermitt K. Lawrence, all of McMinnville.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Gardens of Memory with Lyon Walkup officiating. Burial will follow at Blues Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Gardens of Memory Funeral Home.
Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 22, 2011