IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Lawrence A.

Lawrence A. Still, Jr. Profile Photo

Still, Jr.

Feb 28, 1947 — Apr 1, 2025

Obituary

Lawernce A. Still, Jr., affectionately known as "granddad" by his granddaughter, "brother" by his sisters, and "Larry" by his friends and co-workers, passed away at his home on April 1, 2025.

Larry was born February 28, 1947, in Merchantville, NJ. Larry grew up in Camden, NJ, and after graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force. Larry always had a love of airplanes and air travel. After departing from the Air Force, Larry found a passion for law enforcement. He started his Law Enforcement career as a Correctional Officer in the State of New Jersey. Larry ultimately settled with his family in Virginia, initially to work with the Virginia Department of Corrections and finally with the United Statees Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). He ended his career with the BOP in 1998, when he retired from FCI Oakdale in Oakdale, LA.

While a resident of Louisiana, Larry began his walk of faith with Jehovah God and was a good and faithful servant until he went to sleep in death on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Lucillie Bellman-Still; father, Lawerence Still, Sr.; brothers, Charles Bellman, Chester Bellman, and Wayne Still; sister, Faye Ann; and son-in-law, Sebastin L. May.

Larry is survived by his three children, Dr. Rachel G. Still of Dacula, GA, Raymond D. Still of New York, NY, and Romaine L. May of Hopewell, VA; five grandchildren, Tiera, Sean, Taylor, Kimora, and Mariah (affectionately known as "mom"); four great-grandchildren, Yahsir, Chace, Nataliya, and Nikolai; sisters, Veronica Polk (James), Harriet Still, Elise Still, Wanda Still, and Etta Thomas; lifelong family friend/sister, Janice Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family would like to extend their thanks for the words of comfort from family, friends and loved ones. Your kindness has been a blessing during this time of grief.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3720 Prince George Drive, Prince George, VA.  The interment will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 21, 2025 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.

For those who wish to honor Larry through giving, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Together we can help fix broken hearts.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Friday

J M WILKERSON FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT, INC.

102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

April
19

Saturday

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

3720 Prince George Dr, Prince George, VA 23875

Starts at 2:00 pm

Interment

April
21

Monday

Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia

10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002

Starts at 10:00 am

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