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Michael Andrew Lawrence

August 26, 1960 — April 4, 2025

Michael Andrew Lawrence, was born in Runaway Bay Jamaica on august 26th 1960.. He was the only son to his parents, Markland Lawrence and Zipporah Adylyn Kerr Lawrence both of Hampstead St. Ann Jamaica

He went to Woolberry Elementary after which he graduated and went directly to trade school to be a mechanic.

Michael was known By the nickname Sterlet of which was given to him by his sister, his oldest sister, Buss. Most of his friends and family call them Mike or Mass Sterlet.

Mike didn't have to ask for respect because he was automatically given to him because of how he carried himself as a gentleman.

From a young age, he was known as a very hard working, generous, soft spoken, humble man. He has done many things to make sure his family was taken care

He was once the owner of international nurses where persons he employed cared for the elderly and a truck driver for covenant transport but Farming and being a mechanic were his two favorite work loves.

MIKE Loved his wife Joyce Lawrence with whom he spent 44 years and loved all their children.

He loved all equally.

Together they raised 5 children and birth business called Bear Muffler and Brakes in Bear DE.

His customers loved how he cared and taught them honestly about the vehicles they brought. They lovingly called him teacher

Sadly Mr. Lawrence suddenly passed away on Friday April 4th. He is survived by His wife of 44 years Joyce Lawrence, His mother Zipporah Adylyn Kerr Lawrence ,

His Children Beverley Northover, Ragien Lawrence, Michelle Pedraza, Donovan Lawrence. His Grandchildren: Vernon Harris, Kenyana Northover, Haley Davis, Nichole Lawrence, Juleen Lawrence, Amelie Lawrence, Samu Lawrence. SEBASTIAN Lawrence Annabella Pedraza, Eva Pedraza, Elena Pedraza and One great grandson Kayden. Two sisters

Evelyn Lawrence and Francella Shaw and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Mr. Markland Lawrence, 3 sisters Adinah Lawrence, Agatha Martin (Buss the one who named him Sterlet) and Olive Salmon.

His heavenly children Sharon Davis and Vanessa Lawrence

It is amazing and we cannot thank you enough for your love and support. Our father was a wonderful man that lived by values that he instilled in us.

Michael Andrew Lawrence will surely be missed but as sure as the stars shine he will never be forgotten.

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