Lawrence E. Chavis, 85, of South Chesterfield, VA, departed this life on May 20, 2026, at his residence.  He was born on May 22, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Lawrence Kelly Chavis and Viola Chavis.

He attended St. Emma Military Academy.  Lawrence was a member of Friendship Baptist Church-Hopewell, under the pastoralship of Reverend Dr. Norwood G. Carson. He served on the Missionary and Senior Friends Ministries.  He also served as Pastor Carson's Armor Bearer.

Lawrence served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from both Philip Morris, USA and the Richmond Public Schools.

He enjoyed purchasing and collecting gold and silver coins. Lawrence also enjoyed watching the North Carolina Tarheels Basketball team and the Las Vegas RaidersFootball team.

Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Cedrick Edmund Chavis; grandson, Cedric J. Chavis; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 12 Noon, Monday, June 1, 2026, at Friendship Baptist Church, 1305 Arlington Road, Hopewell, VA, the Rev. Dr. Norwood G. Carson, Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

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