Lawrence Brown's Obituary
Lawrence Donnell Brown 71 of Columbia, MO, passed away peacefully at Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation on August 4, 2025. He was born January 06, 1953 in Peoria, II. The son of Lawrence Charlie Brown and Anna Frances (Hayes) Thomas. He was an only child. He embraced adventures in his vehicle detailing and car repairs. Whether enjoying a road trip with good music playing, playing dominoes, or sitting around telling stories with laughter, Brown's presence lit up a room. He was a jovial person, his personality attracted people to him. He will be remembered as a man who lived life with love and laughter. Lawrence was a proud graduate of Peoria High School, Peoria, IL.
Survivors include one son Semaj Clark, one daughter Ta'Mornin Brown, grandchildren Semari Clark, Alannah Clark, Londynn Clark, Lauryn Clark, Te' Nijia Denny, Caydren Scott, and Jerriah Cross. one aunt Peggy J. Henderson of Davenport, IA, and numerous cousins.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his father, mother, his maternal and paternal grandparents, a daughter Danielle M. Ashford Atlanta, GA, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Celebration of Life Serice will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025. at the Garfield Community Center in Mexico, MO, at 3:00 PM.
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