Mr. Wayne Leon Lawrence: Obituary

Wayne Leon Lawrence, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lawrence was born in Homestead, FL on October 9, 1927 to the late Lester Edwin Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth Bridges Lawrence. He was owner of Lawrence Oil and the Rebel’s Pantry for many years. Mr. Lawrence was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Lawrence.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Janice Lawrence of Blue Ridge; daughters, Melanie Twiggs of Blue Ridge and Leslie Lawrence and her fiancé’ Myke Carroll of Blue Ridge; cousin, Margie Brown and her daughter, Dana Jane; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held for Mr. Lawrence as a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.