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Lawrence DEARING Obituary
A native of Hampton, Lawrence graduated from Hampton Public Schools and served in the military after graduating. He spent the last 20 years out of state, living in Texas and later relocating to Hawaii.
Lawrence is survived by a daughter, Sherita Dearing; a son, Leon Dearing, both of Lynchburg, Va., and daughter, Nikkaia Miller of Texas; five brothers, Samuel Richardson of Fayetteville, N.C., Thaddeus Richardson of Waianae, Hawaii, Fredrick Dearing of Hampton, Nathan Dearing of Williamsburg, Edward Dearing of California; two sisters, Gwen Smith of Hampton, and Gail Lattimore of Richmond; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and relatives from the Christian and Richardson families.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Open Door Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, 105 E. Cummings Ave., Hampton, Va. 23663. Interment will be held in Waianae, Hawaii.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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January 1, 2010
Sherita and Leon,
We are sorry to hear the passing of your Father,we will keep your family in prayer.
Rosetta & Daryl Crosby
Aundra Brooks
January 1, 2010
Sherita and Leon;
My prayers are with you and your family. I'am sorry for your loss
( Purnell mother)
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