Willie Lawrence Jr.

Passed 07/03/2024

Obituary For Willie Lawrence Jr.

Lawrence, MR. Willie Jr., a resident of Millbrook, AL, departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00AM from Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Walter E. Ellis, Pastor, and Rev. Monte D. Maddox Eulogist with a burial following in Brookside Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, July 13, 2024 at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home from 1-8PM, and a the church one hour prior to services.

NOTICE: Please be mindful that the State of Alabama and the CDC have advised that we limit gatherings and that individuals who are ill and or are at-risk (e.g., elderly, immune-compromised) should be encouraged to stay home. Social Distancing Practices will be observed during the visitation and services.



Guest Book

The Bible reminds us: "A true friend shows love at all times, and is a brother who is born for times of distress."​—Proverbs 17:17. May family and friends continue to support and encourage during this difficult time.

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Willie was a great musician and kind hearted person and he's gone to be with the Lord. Minister Phenix Youngblood send his condolences to the Lawrence family.

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To The Family: My family and I extend our deepest condolences and prayers to all of you in your period of bereavement. Willie was a very nice man who was quick to share his musical gift with all of the churches in our area. He will definitely be missed by all of us who knew him. May God strengthen and comfort you. "Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." Our love and prayers to each of you. Garrison Family

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Extending my love and prayers family. Though I don't have childhood memories, our reunion as adults blessed me to know and love my cousin. Most importantly he always made sure I knew he loved me too. I will truly miss him

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To the Lawrence and Fenderson families: may God strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Sounds like your son/brother was an amazing musician. Keep the memories alive in your hearts and he will be with you forever. Jackie Lewis

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Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Praying that God will give you all comfort. Myron and Cynthia Smoke and family

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Sending Condolences to the family and his Companion. May God be of great comfort to you during your time of bereavement. Rest in Jesus Willie George πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ

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To the family of the late Mr.willie Lawrence.we are so sorry for your loss. Mr.&Mrs Joe Rivers.we are always praying for you and your family.that God will strengthen you always

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CONDOLENCES TO THE LAWRENCE FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME MAY GOD GIVE U ALL STRENGTH DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME WILLIE Lawrence JR WILL definitely MISS I WILL MISS SEE HIM AT A LOT OF QUARTET PROGRAMS PLAY QUARTET GUITAR IN HEAVEN πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ–€πŸ–€πŸ•ŠοΈ FROM FRANK ROLLER JR SELMA ALABAMA

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Just want the family to know that I appreciated becoming a friend of Willie and working with him to produce some wonderful musical tracks in my studio that I've used on numerous occassions to accompany my vocal performances. His musical genius and talents will live forever in the hearts and souls of many of us with whom he shared God Given Gift. May his soul R.I.P. Bo_Cobbs, Vocalist

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My deepest condolences πŸ™ to the family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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