Lawrence Jones was born on August 2, 1960. On Sunday, August 3, 2026, God called him home at the age of 66.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl J. Evans; grandson, Ashton Lawrence Gilchrist; nephew, Gregory Ellis; and devoted friend, Hosia Butts.

Lawrence joined Morning Star Baptist Church at an early age. He attended the Prince George Public School System. He was employed with Burrowsville Fire Department for many years.

Lawrence, affectionately known as "Rabbit" or "Roller", was a hard worker. He loved fishing, farming and gardening. He also enjoyed hunting, especially with Big Buck Hunting Club, Spring Grove, VA.

Lawrence leaves to cherish his precious memories: his devoted daughter, Vera Gilchrist and her mother, Gloria Gilchrist (Christine); sisters, Edith Ellis (Alex), Viola, Annie and Delores; brothers, Gilbert Jones (Phyllis), Richard Jones (DeEtta), Henry Evans (Tonya) and John Evans (LaTonya); devoted niece, Erica Briggs; very devoted cousin, Randolph Blizzard; devoted friend, Zivan Holloway who was like a brother to him; other close friends, Ricky Wooden, Ira Holmes, Vivian Colbert-El and Jerrod Wooden; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Lawrence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was full of laughter, always told jokes, and always had a story to tell. He was the life of the party. His memory and legacy will live on in our hearts and mind.

Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Friday, August 14, 2026, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 19121 Brandon Road, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Elliott, Jr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at the church cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911 , www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/6112915?fl=so&fe=fs