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Lawrence Pritchard Obituary

PRITCHARD Lawrence Albert Pritchard Sr. was born December 3, 1907 in Pike County, Ohio to Hugh "Sank" and Flora Williams Pritchard. A member of Love Zion Baptist Church since 1958, Lawrence was a professional cement finisher for Fellows Construction Co. Preceded in death by father and mother, step-mother Jesse Alma Davis Pritchard, sisters Gladine Cooper Kelley, Barbara Louise Pritchard Scott and Beatrice Pritchard Johnson. Survived by devoted wife of 62 years, Hazel Anderson Pritchard; daughter, Shirley Beatrice Rispress; sons, Lawrence Albert Jr. (Donnita), Gary L. Rispress; brother, Charles (Vicki) Pritchard; sister, Violet Pritchard Smith and brother in law, Oscar Scott; grandfather of Kelley, Lawrence Albert III, Tia, Heather and Lea; 6 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends including devoted Midland Avenue neighbors. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Eden Baptist Church, 2019 Nipgen Rd., Waverly, Ohio. Rev. Daniel Rispress officiating. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. James Rd. Mr. Pritchard will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in the Pritchard Cemetery, Bainbridge, Ohio.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 10, 2006.

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George Schmalstig

May 4, 2020

A gentle giant. Non judgmental yet the wisest of men. A mans man full of honesty and integrity with a heart of gold.

Brenda Beard

May 12, 2006

My prayers and sympathy go out to Hazel,Shirley,Larry,and family.Lawrence is the last living first cousin to my father, aunts, and uncle. Dad said that he was a special cousin, more like a brother. He will truly be missed.

Love cousin Brenda

Leslie Ware-Pitts

May 12, 2006

A kind and loving neighbor that always welcomed two little neighbor kids into their home while enjoying their time away from Columbus. Lawrence was very much like a grandfather and will be dearly missed. May God Bless You and bring comfort to Hazel and your family.

Beverlyn Harvey

May 12, 2006

May God continue to bless the family of Lawrence Albert Pritchard, Sr. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Anna, Alexia & Jacqueline Callahan

May 11, 2006

May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds during your time of loss. Our prayers are with you.

G. Steve Taylor.

May 10, 2006

Shirley Rispress and Family: Look to God and be comforted in your time of loss. Grace and Peace.

George Schmalstig

May 10, 2006

A wonderfull man has now went to recieve his reward. I have been personally blessed to have had an opportunity to have known such a wonderfull and loving man. However painfull Mr. Pritchards passing is, we have the comfort to know that he is now in our future. May Gods peace be with all family and friends.

Beverly Gray

May 10, 2006

Another soldier gone but the good memories linger still. To God be the Glory.

My love and prayers are with you.

Cousin,

JOY SMITH

May 10, 2006

MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS.



JOY SMITH

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