May I Go Now

May I go now? Don’t you think the time is right?

May I say good-bye to pain-filled days And endless lonely nights? I’ve lived my life And done my best, an example tried to be.

So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit Free? Didn’t want to go at first, I fought with All my might! But something seems to draw me

Now to a warm and loving light.

I want to go! I really do! It’s difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one More day...To give you time to care for me

And share your love and fears.

I know you’re sand and are afraid because I See your tears. I’ll not be far. I promise that

And hope you’ll always know that my Spirit will be close to you. Wherever you may go,

thank you for loving me, you know I love you too!

That’s why it’s hard to say good-bye and end This life with you. So hold me now, just one more

time and let me hear you say, because You care so much for me you’ll let me go today.

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Acknowledgements The family of the late

George Lawrence Wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this hour of bereavement.

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Homegoing Celebration For The Late

Sunrise Sunset August 13, 1944 July 27, 2015

Saturday, August 15, 2015

5:00 P.M.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 1321 Northwest 6th Street

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

George Lawrence

Order of Service

George Lawrence was born on August 13, 1944, to the late Mr. Matthew

Alcide and Ms. Mary Ann Lawrence in Castries, Saint Lucia. He was the

eldest child in the family of his sister and brother who preceded him in

death.

With hopes and aspirations to make a better life for himself, George

moved to the United States where he became a United States Citizen.

Throughout his life, George loved working in the boating industries, until

his health failed.

On April 10, 2000, Mr. George Lawrence was united in marriage to his

devoted wife, Ms. Barbara Lawrence who stayed committee to her

wedding vows, “Until death do us part.” He also loved and cared for his

three sons that he raised from a young age. The Lord blessed George, to

see the fruit of his labor, by allowing him the time to witness his children

grow to become responsible, hard-working and loving men. In addition to

being a good father, he enjoyed being in the company of his grandchildren

and Godchildren.

While family meant a lot, George also loved keeping the family bond

between he and his sister and his cousin, Michealine Hockins who was like

a sister to him. He shared a special love towards his Aunt, Mary Cos, who

always gave him wise advise on how to better his life. George loved

spending time with his friends, cooking, playing dominos and laughing

together.

Mr. Lawrence was raised in the Catholic faith but he came to understand

that the cross of Jesus Christ represented eternal life. For many years

George attended the Grace Tabernacle Church of Broward. Before his

death George accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

He leaves to mourn in his passing his devoted wife, Barbara Lawrence;

three sons: Tamarios Pierce (Yolanda), Deveilyus Pierce (Shauntay) and

Demetrius Brown; mother-in-law: Lillie Mae Brown; three grandchildren:

Tamaurice Pierce, Tamera Pierce and Anayah Pierce, all from Fort

Lauderdale, FL; sister: Charlemagne (Ali) from Louisiana; brother-in-law:

Willie Brown (Lisa), from Fort Lauderdale, FL and Joshua Brown from

Orlando, FL; sister-in-law: Valisha Stokes (Randy) from Millsbrooks, AL;

nieces: Karen Charlemagne, Sylvia Caloo, Samantha Charlemagne, Jasma

Charlemagne and Razariah Stokes; nephews: Ali Charlemagne, Diontae

Brown and Dionder Brown; three Godchildren: Deidree Brooks (Marcus),

Passion Smith and Steve Innocent; also, a host of cousins, other relatives

and friends.

Life Reflections

Pastor Julian McVane, Presiding

Processional Last Glance Solo………...……………....……...………Tamaurice Pierce

Scripture Readings: Old Testament…………….…….........Pastor Rona McVane

New Testament…..……...……Pastor Marlene Washington

Selection………...………………......……A Family Tribute

Reflections (2 Minutes Please) As A Neighbor ~ Ms. Smith

As A Father ~ Tamarios Pierce

Acknowledgements.....Elijah Bell’s Funeral Services Staff

Obituary………...……………......Read Silently/Soft Music

Sermonic Hymn..………... “Try Jesus” by Monica Brown

Eulogy..………..……………..….…..Pastor Julian McVane

Grace Tabernacle Church of Broward Recessional

Cherished Memories