Obituary of Bruce Lawrence

Bruce Raymond Lawrence, 61, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2013, wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Fulton Lawrence; stepfather, John S. McGuinness, infant brother, Barry Banks, maternal grandparents, George Max and Belle Buford Trevey, paternal grandparents, Brainard and Bertha Clower Lawrence, stepbrother, Michael Legg. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Maxine Trevey McGuinness; his wife and soul mate of 20 years, Nancy Brawner Lawrence; daughter, Kate L. Davis and husband Chris; stepchildren, who he loved like his own, daughter, Amy Stone and husband Taylor; son, Mark R. Moomaw; grandson, Blake Anthony Davis; sister, "Bett" Carol Long and husband, Geary; half sisters, Lorna L. Martin and husband Doug, Tonya L. Hodges and husband Darryl; and several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins along with many good friends and his church family who will miss him so very much. Bruce had worked for Kustom Cards and Affordable Commission Realtors which he really enjoyed until his health failed. There will be a Funeral Service on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth P. Lane Jr. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013 at Simpsons in Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helping Hands at Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone is encouraged to bring a colorful helium balloon to release after the service in Bruce's memory. He brought everyone so much joy on earth, we can send our thanks to him in Heaven