TOMMY RAY LAWSCHA, 71, of Memphis, retired police for the U.S. Postal Service, alumnus of St. Augustine Catholic School and Golden Gate University-San Francisco, CA. U.S. Army Veteran and lover and writer of poetry, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. Visitation is Monday, November 9, 2009 from 4-6 p.m. at Harrison’s Funeral Home Chapel, 2647 Carnes Avenue. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Shellie Lawscha (Carl); Allen of Fremont, CA; Candice Lawscha (Steve) Cummings of Hayward, CA; one son, Tommy Ray Lawscha, Jr. of Oakland, CA; one granddaughter, Jordan Michelle Cummings of Hayward, CA; three sisters, Rita L. (Curtis) Kendrick and Lassie L. Lee both of Memphis, TN and Willena O. Gilbert of Hercules, CA; two brothers, Walter Robert Lawscha of Berkeley, CA; and Rene’ Andre Lawscha of Hayward, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Harrison’s Funeral Home, Inc. (901)452-7331 www.harrisonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Nov. 7, 2009.

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November 8, 2009

I have always thanked God for all of you in my prayers and especially at this time of OUR bereavement.

I love you and God loves you more and will give us peace at this time.

Love from you other sister,
Joyce

November 8, 2009

I miss Tommy very much. He was a very good brother to me all my life. He always had something to say to ease whatever was 'ailing' me. I love him very much.

I pray for peace for his children, Shellie, Candice and Tommy Jr, but I know in spite of their deep loss and sadness they understand God's plans.
Willena

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