Mr. Lawrence Edward Minor

Lawrence Edward Minor, 95 years old of Lawrenceville, GA, entered eternal rest on October 25, 2022, at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. He was born on June 24, 1927, the second oldest of five children, to the late William and Gertrude (Spotswood) Minor in Orange, VA. Lawrence moved to Poughkeepsie, NY where he met and married the love of his life, Janice Lorraine Mayfield, on December 2, 1951. He served in the United States Army, was based in Okinawa, Japan during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1954. After his discharge, Lawrence became a successful businessman in Poughkeepsie owning a restaurant and companies specializing in trucking and paving. He was one of the few Black men to become a member of the local International Union of Operating Engineers. Lawrence retired in 2000 and he and Janice moved to Lilburn, GA. With his wife at his side in Poughkeepsie and Lilburn, Lawrence loved hosting big cookouts, fish fries, and parties in their large backyard for family and friends with Sam Cooke crooning in the background. He was a skilled grill master, and his pork and beef ribs are still legendary! To cherish his memories, Lawrence leaves his loving and devoted wife of almost 71 years, Janice (Mayfield) Minor; four beloved daughters, Janlaw Minor, Michelle Minor, Andrea Minor Taylor (son-in-law, Darrell Taylor), Lawreatha Minor Ridley (son-in-law, John Ridley III); a daughter-in-love, Viola Brenda Grey; a sister, Gertrude Jackson; former son-in-law Nicolas J. Sotolongo (Tara Wooldridge); grandsons, Lawrence E Minor II, Nicolas L. Sotolongo, Chase Ridley, Derron Ridley, Ian Ridley and granddaughter, Morgan Taylor; two great-granddaughters, Alani Ridley and Sofia Sotolongo; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, Lawrence was predeceased by his three brothers, William Minor, Andrew Minor, Sr., and Philip Minor. Lawrence will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, father figure, and great provider. We cherish the time we had with him. He will be greatly missed by all! Services have been entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory Lawrenceville 770-338-5558

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Mr. Lawrence Edward Minor

June 24, 1927 - October 25, 2022