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Lawrence Owens Obituary
He was born in Erie, Pa., on January 9, 1974, a son of Sabra Jefferson and Lawrence William Owens, Sr.
Larry graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1992 and attended Edinboro University. He served in the Army Reserves for many years and worked for Fusion Medical the past few years.
He enjoyed all types of sports, and followed the Oakland Raiders, Muhammad Ali and Lawrence Taylor. He loved his family most of all.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Demetrius "Coke" Johnson; niece, Bre' Monet Thompson; and his maternal grandparents, Joshua and Millie Marsh.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Malcolm LaMar Owens; two daughters, Olivia Monet Owens, and Lauren Jane Owens; and four siblings, Terri' (Eddie) Owens, LaMar Owens, Tralonda Owens and Teirra Owens.
Friends are invited to call on the family on Thursday, March 12th at St. James A.M.E. Church, 236 East 11th St., from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th St.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Owens
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Your Father
March 3, 2025
You're ALWAYS in my thoughts son. Love you much, and miss you more!
Lawrence Sr.
March 3, 2024
I Truly MISS you Son! Eternal LOVE, your father.
Lawrence William Owens Sr.
March 6, 2023
You will never be forgotten my Son, gone to soon!
Your Father.
Larry Owens Sr
March 3, 2021
I will forever love and miss you my son may your spirit rest with the one who gave it to you and your soul glide smoothly on the plane of soul. Peace
Nicole Johnson
March 12, 2020
I send my prayers and love to all the family and may you find comfort throughout this time. Larry was a spectacular man and I will forever remember the smile and laughter he shared. Blessings..
john barnes
March 12, 2020
R.l.P family....
john barnes
March 12, 2020
R.I.P FAMILY...
SHARON HENDERSON
March 12, 2020
TO THE FAMILIES OF LAWRENCE OWENS (SABRE, LARRY, SIBLINGS, AND CHILDREN)...MY SINCERE PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL..MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE THRU THIS DIFFICULT TIME.. WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE HERE ON EARTH, WE GAIN AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN THAT WATCHES OVER US. MAY YOU TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU HAVE AN ANGEL TO WATCH OVER YOU NOW...RIH LAWRENCE..
Angenique King
March 12, 2020
May Our God Keep You 4 Strong In This Difficult Time Mrs Sabra NiecySis Terri Nephew Lamar & Unc Larry AKA Unc Ranger Im Going To Miss My Nephew Pudgey Stopping Over To Spend Time With Me & His God Brother Boop & My Daughter & His Lil Neph Zay & Lil Niecy Grannie We Will Sadly Miss Him
Ellery Dixon
March 11, 2020
My Brother Pudgey,
I'm so glad we got to spend some time together when you were in Denver and I will always have the memories of me, you and the crew growing up together.
Love you!!
Ellery "EL"
Colleen Rush
March 11, 2020
Sending my love and prayers for comfort and peace to you all. Pudgey will truly be missed. A wonderful man I have the pleasure and blessings of calling him Family.
March 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
GOD bless you all.
The James D Carson Family
Marcia Hooks
March 10, 2020
My dear friend Sabra... I am so sorry for your loss. The presence of Pudgy in your home will truly be missed. I pray to God that he brings a healing that mends your soul and your family. Love y'all.
Robert Lofton
March 10, 2020
You will truly be missed
Nettie Ross-Johnson
March 10, 2020
To Sabre, Terri and Lamar and his whole family, May Jesus give you comfort through the storm Pugey was so cool we grew up together. May u rest in Jesus arms
March 10, 2020
I WILL FOREVER LOVE AND REMEMBER YOU SON,,NOW YOU ARE WITH YOUR BROTHER DEMETRIUS, Y'ALL TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER UNTIL I ARRIVE... LOVE YOU BOTH!YOUR FATHER,,,
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