Lannie Lawrence, 55

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Lannie Lawrence, 55, died April 17 at his home after an extended illness.

A foundary employee at Powermatic and a member of the Presbyterian Church, he was the son of Mazil Ritcley Lawrence of McMinnville and the late Earl Lawrence; and was preceded in death by niece, Sabrina Merritt.

He is survived by sisters, Judith Hale, Elaine Walker and Regina Solomon, all of McMinnville; brothers, Anthony, Richard, Ricky and Kim Lawrence, all of McMinnville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held Tuesday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Cainey officiating. Burial followed at Blues Hill Cemetery.

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2005