Lawrence Harris

Minister Lawrence Harris was born on August 26, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Dorothy Mae Harris of Chicago, Illinois. Lawrence was preceded in death by his brothers, Antonio and Lloyd, and his daughter, Tatitianna Harris.

Lawrence attended elementary and middle school in Chicago, Illinois. His mother later relocated him and his siblings to Detroit, Michigan, where he graduated from Kettering High School. Lawrence later went on to earn an associate degree in theology.

Lawrence loved outreach and was passionate about helping young men become the best version of themselves. He was charismatic and enjoyed spending time with his family, working, and sharing a good laugh. Lawrence was a truly loving individual who found joy in helping others.

Lawrence, of Evansville, Indiana, walked into eternity on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Grace; sister, Deniece; brother, Roosevelt (Norene); sister, Yolinda (Johnny); sister, Michelle (Steve); and brother, Daryl (Wytrice). He also leaves behind his loving children: Lawrence Jr., Channing, Anthony, DeAndre, Jeremiah, and Faith; and his goddaughter, Jijuana, whom he loved as his own. He is also survived by his bonus children, Portia (Keece) and Joshua (Vanessa). Lawrence leaves a loving host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other beloved family members and friends.

We would also like to give special recognition and heartfelt thanks to Joe, a caring friend and a tremendous source of support. Thank you for stepping in whenever and wherever Lawrence needed. You are deeply appreciated.

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” Romans 8:1 NIV

Death Is Nothing At All

By Henry Scott Holland

Death is nothing at all.

It does not count.

I have only slipped away into the next room.

Nothing has happened.

Everything remains exactly as it was

I am I, and you are you,

and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.

Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by the old familiar name.

Speak of me in the easy way which you always used

Put no difference into your tone.

Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same as it ever was.

There is absolute and unbroken continuity.

What is this death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you, for an interval. somewhere very near, just round the corner.

All is well.

Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.

One brief moment and all will be as it was before.

How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Bishop Daryl Harris officiating. Burial will be Private.

Friends may visit from 12:00 p.m. until service time, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.

A Live Stream will be available beginning twenty minutes prior to the service time. Please visit www.boonefuneralhome.net, select Lawerence’s obituary, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click View Video/Live Stream.

Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Lawrence Harris. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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