Blake Steven Lawrence

Blake Steven Lawrence obituary, Rocky Mount, NC

Blake Steven Lawrence

Blake Lawrence Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations on Feb. 3, 2026.
Blake Steven Lawrence,76, of Rocky Mount passed away January 29, 2026. He was born November 4, 1949 to the late Blake Warren Lawrence and Margaret Jones Lawrence.

He is survived by one son Blake Lawrence Jr. (Frances), three step-daughters; Lisa Rapach (David), Donna Allwine and Beverly Thomas (Joseph), three brothers; Paul Lawrence (Anne), Dana Lawrence (Lucy), Warren Lawrence (Barbara), five grandchildren; Alex, Kristin, Melody, Rob, Becky, Jacob and Michael, five great-grandchildren; Elaina, Mary, Abigail, Aurora and Darlene.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lawrence, one brother Victor Allen Lawrence, and one step son-in-law Park Allwine.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on February 7, 2026 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Pastor Robbie Piper officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at West View Cemetery at 2681 Hillcreast Rd. Kinston, NC.

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