Desi C. Lawrence, Jr., 38, passed away November 19, 2022, in Chattanooga.
Desi was previously employed by Volkswagen. He enjoyed bowling, throwing darts, and playing pool. He was truly a people person and very good with electronics.
He is preceded in death by grandmothers, Bertha Lawrence and JoAnn Johnson.
He is survived by his father, Desi A. Lawrence Sr.; mother, Inez Lawrence; children, Kiana N. Lawrence, Kaitlyn N. Lawrence, Dezi M. Lawrence, and Rashaun Lawrence; sister, Shanah Lawrence; brother, Alex Hudgins; devoted family friends, Laquail Newman and Daphne and Coach Crutcher; uncles, aunts, cousins, other family members and friends.
Public viewing will be held 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday, December 5, 2022 in the funeral home chapel. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home. Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery.