Cecil Randolph Lawrence, 75, of Orange, passed away on December 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Houston, Texas, on December 1, 1947, he was the son of A.B. Lawrene and Delores Vanderstay. Cecil was a wonderful God loving man. He owned Cecil Lawrence Famers Insurance Agency in Beaumont, Texas. Cecil was a Sergeant first class jump master in the Texas Army National Guard Airborne Infantry. He was a longtime member of North Orange Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. Cecil loved the Lord, and he loved serving the Lord. He also loved his family with his whole heart. Cecil enjoyed a good game of golf with family and friends, fishing, hunting, and working in the yard. He was happy coaching little league, being outdoors, and was a talented handy type of man who appreciated a good building or remodeling project.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. Lawrence and Delores Thurman; nephew, Timothy Lawrence; grandmother, Addie B. Vanderstay; and father-in-law, James Bell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Anita Lawrence of Orange, Texas; step-father, Jerry Thurman; mother-in-law, Gertrude Bell; son, Vince Lawrence and wife Laurie of Beaumont, Texas; daughter, Monica Lawrence White and husband Tommy of Orange, Texas; grandchildren, Maya Flores, Mary Dabbs, Marissa Flores, Grant White, Alexandra (Ally) White, Ave Grace White, Tyler Sholar, Lana Lawrence, Brayden Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Norah Davila, Isaac Dabbs, Nathan Dabbs; siblings, A.B. Lawrence and wife Beth, Terri Lindsey and husband Ronnie, Ray Thurman and wife Janet; sister-in-law, Sherry Davenport; and brother-in-law, Jim Bell and wife Cheryl; uncle, Randy Vanderstay; nieces and nephews, Chae Spencer and husband John, Brandon Davenport and wife Tonya, Mica Ham and husband Michael, Allen Lawrence and wife Melissa, Jeremy Lawrence, and Jody Lawrence and wife Elke.
Condolences
Shehla Mahmood
March 17, 2023
Shehla Mahmood lit a candle in memory of Cecil Randolph Lawrence
Anonymous
December 12, 2022
Sweet Tranquility Basket was purchased for the family of Cecil Randolph Lawrence.
Ray & Janet Thurman
December 12, 2022
Ray & Janet Thurman purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Cecil Randolph Lawrence.
Mary Dabbs
December 11, 2022
Some of my best childhood memories took place at the home of Cecil Aka Poppy! I wish I could have been more involved in his life. He was not my grandfather by blood but he sure made me feel like of his own. I am forever grateful for the wonderful memories that were made with him! I remember the time him and all the family would go out to the lake to go fishing, and he would always drive the boat! He was so patient with all of us grandchildren as he would let us help steer and teach us how to fish. I don’t think he ever knew what him and His family meant to me. You will always be loved and remembered Poppy.
Anonymous
December 11, 2022
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Cecil Randolph Lawrence.
Sylvia Ann Landry
December 11, 2022
Cecil was our friend and insurance person. He will be missed so much and always had a smile on his face. You could tell even when your were on the phone with him. You could call him and ask questions if he didn't know the answer he would find out what the problem was. You were talking to a fine person not a recording and he would laugh when you said that to him. He will be hard to replace and NOT EVER FORGOTEN. JoAnn and Sylvia will miss you very much. FLY HIGH OUR ANGEL. Sylvia Landry