LONNIE MCLAURIN

LONNIE MCLAURIN obituary, Richmond, VA

LONNIE MCLAURIN

LONNIE MCLAURIN Obituary

Published by Manning Funeral Home from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12, 2009.
MCLAURIN, Ret. SSgt. Lonnie "Mack," departed this life on Saturday, December 5, 2009, after years of fighting a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. A proud Marine and decorated member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Mack was awarded the Purple Heart. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 14 years, Christine Edmonds McLaurin; nine children, Elson (Kandi), D'milo, Sapien, Garius, Criszia, Charisma, Chanel, and Chypre Edmonds and Dominique Lewis; one brother, Andrew (Lillian) McLaurin; one sister, Jeanette Henderson; seven grandchildren, and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Wake and Remembrances will be Saturday, December 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral services Sunday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R St. Monsignor Walter Barrett officiating. Burial services with full military honors will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Family and friends are asked to kindly assemble at the funeral home Tuesday at 9:45 a.m.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Christine Edmonds McLaurin

December 16, 2020

Still missing you!

Christine Edmonds-mcLaurin

July 17, 2017

My Dearest Darling Mack,
IIt seems like it was only yesterday we were laughing and talking ; just living and loving our life together. And now here I'm ; and you are not here in the flesh with me . I'm so missing you I can hear you and I pray you hear me too. I know you hear me too . I can feel your presence everyday. You are forever eternally etched in my ❤. Thank you for the love , the lifefe and the legacy . Semper Amo Tu

Christine

Thanks for being the best Pops a group of hard headed kids could have and an unforgettable husband to Ma. Xo!

March 3, 2011

Happy Belated Birthday Mack!I know you can see how much we have grown. Tough parenting (waking up at 5a.m., getting left b/c we weren't ready when you were, being disciplined when we really needed it) really works (: You know we have/will always LOVE you Pops!

Ashley McLaurin-Vreeland

April 12, 2010

I miss you every day uncle Pete. love your niece Ashley

Michelle Robinson

December 17, 2009

We knew Mr. Mack from my early years working at the RTD. He was the big old loveable "Bear" that took care of all of us. We will miss him, but we are glad to know that there is a new Angel standing guard at the pearlie gates.

Dr. Joseph and Minister Michelle (Gillison) Robinson

December 14, 2009

Delivering heart felt condolences for Mrs. McLaurin and family. I met Mack years ago and served with him in the Army Reserve (954th PSC) on Sherwood Rd. My fondest memories of Mack are related with food. He not only fed our hunger but enriched our lives with his humor in those days. My prayers are with you all!
Sebrena Minter Gardez, Afghanistan

December 14, 2009

To Andrew and Family

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family was so very nice to Jimmy and me during the time Mrs. Maclaurin was keeping Jimmy as a baby. Our prayers and sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you all.
Please give me a call-350-6025.
With Love and sympathy,
Roslyn and Jimmy Woody

The Robinsons

December 12, 2009

Our sincere condolences go out to Christine and the McLaurin family. We could always count on Pete to have a humorous word. He was definitely proud to be a Marine. He will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Daryl Hill

December 12, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Shirley Hill

December 12, 2009

Thinking of you...I'm just a phone call away.
"Weeping endures only for a night...joy will come in the morning".

Debra Hill

December 12, 2009

Dear Chris,
I share in your loss...just know that you are not alone. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Be strong in the Lord & in the power of His might...He will give you what you need to endure.
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal".

Tonja McLaurin

December 12, 2009

my son and I will miss Lonnie greatly, I know GOD knows best dispite our grieving for him. May GOD bless you Christine

From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home

December 12, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

December 11, 2009

Dear Christine, Family and Friends,

May you allow the Lord to embrace each of you with comfort and strength as "Pete" will be greatly missed.

God bless,
Love Clara Whiting and Family

Kandi Edmonds

December 10, 2009

http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/LonnieMcLaurin/homepage.aspx

Robbie Robinson

December 10, 2009

To my beloved sister,

It tears my heart to know that Mac passed away. Equally, it breaks my heart knowing that my sibling has lost her husband. Christine, I am brought to tears upon hearing about Mac's death. It's something that I, personally, cannot understand; however, I do know that the Almighty God personally knows each and every pain that you're going through. I am reminded of a passage in the Bible that says, "I fought the good fight. I have kept the faith." I am also reminded of what the Bible says in Isaiah 40, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up on wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary, walk and not faint." So, Chris, do not think that you are the only that shares in your pain. Your family loves you, I love, and God loves you . Let me know if there is anything that you need. I love you always.

Your Brother, Robbie.

Rosa Hannibal

December 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

james robinson

December 9, 2009

The resurection of mainkind spells mercy from above, made certain by Christ's sacrifice and proof of God's great love. John 11:25. We love you and you are always in our thoughts love Dad, Nancy,Jaime and Robbie

December 8, 2009

I am very sad to hear about Mac. He always managed to come visit me on his way to his appt.s He was a nice man with a big heart. I thought of him as my adopted dad. I will surely miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jasmine Sudan

Roland & Deborah Brooks

December 7, 2009

Our hearts are broken. We will miss Mac. He became a part of our lives, sharing in dialysis and being a Marine, too. A close bond was developed in three short, but very meaningful years. It has been our pleasure to know Mac and a privledge to call him "brother". As you keep him in your hearts, remember that Mac's memory now becomes a treasure. With love

December 7, 2009

we give to you our deepest condolences , mac and freida

December 7, 2009

The Employees of Richmond Postal Credit Union would like to express our condolences to Lonnie's family. He always brought a ray of sunsine to us each da he came to visit.

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