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Lawrence Burroughs Obituary
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Greater St. James Baptist Church, the Rev. R.C. Johnson officiating. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at historic Baker Funeral Home.
Mr. Burroughs was born July 31, 1921, in Fort Worth. He was educated and thrived in Fort Worth. He was a World War II veteran and had a distinguished career with Atlanta Life Insurance Co. for 38 years.
Survivors: Wife, Dorothy Anderson Burroughs; son, Walter A. Burroughs; daughters, Erin Rhone, Esther Okehi (Obi) and Sandra Andrews (the Rev. William); sister, Rosie Mae Bowers (Luquincy); grandchild, Chizomam Okehi (Ijeoma); and numerous other family members and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Burroughs
Frashirla Roblow
January 14, 2006
To the Burroughs family,
May the Lord grant you peace and blessings at this time and days to come..May you hold the fondest days and precious memories in heart forever..
God Bless
The Roblow and McGruder Families
Historic Greater St. James Bapt. Church
Paula Davis-White
January 14, 2006
Deepest sympathy and may the Lord Bless you at this time of need.
Charles Furlow
January 13, 2006
To Sis. Dorothy Burroughs and Family, You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Our family have always had a high respect and regard of you and Bro. Burroughs. May God be with each of you during your loss. "When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful" Love, Charles Furlow and mom, Dorothy Furlow
Herman and Laura Hamilton
January 13, 2006
To the Burroughs Family, Sorry to hear about your loss, you are in our prayers. Love, Herman and Laura Hamilton and Family of Denver, Colorado
Robert Brooks
January 12, 2006
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.dolences.and.I.Heartfelt.Sympathy. To.Aunt.Dourthy.And.Family.That.God Loves.Us.All.He.Gave.His.Undervided
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Veronica Whatley
January 12, 2006
To my aunt and family, our heartfelt sympathy is with you at this time in the lost of Uncle Chuck. We love you and our prayer's are with you.
Love, Veronica
Lisa Medina
January 12, 2006
Walter,
Please accept our condolences to you and your family. Our hearts and prayers are with you all when you grieve and when you smile at the beautiful moments of the past that you all were able to share.
Lisa and Carlos Medina
Michael Finch
January 12, 2006
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the entire Burroughs family.
Baker Funeral Home
January 12, 2006
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