Lawrence Nash

Lawrence Lamont Nash, affectionately known to many of us as L.O. or “ELLO,” was born on December 19, 1983, at Truman Medical Center. A true Kansas City native through and through, he graduated from Southeast High School, where he stood out as an athlete on the track and field team.

Lawrence was a man of Christian faith and a dedicated lawn technician for over 15 years. He leaves behind one beautiful daughter, Alisha Christine Carter Nash. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dacre Rowles and Christine Nash, and is survived by his brother, Tyler Nash (Alisha), along with a host of family and friends who loved him deeply.

Lawrence — always keeping people on their toes, always poking just enough to get under your skin, then sitting back with that big grin, laughing while you tried to stay serious. He got that from his mama — both of them were masters of the art of poking the bear.

But underneath all that teasing, Lawrence had one of the kindest hearts you could ever meet. If he had one piece of bread and you were hungry, he’d break it in half and hand you the bigger piece. That’s who he was — giving, selfless, and loyal to the soil. He had this way of telling you about yourself — jokingly, with a smile — and somehow, you couldn’t even be offended because he made it funny. He just wanted everyone to feel good. That’s what he did best — he made people feel good. Lawrence was a free spirit. He didn’t take life too seriously, but he took loyalty seriously. If you had a problem, he didn’t need all the details — his response was simple: “Let’s go.” That was his way. He was the ride-or-die type before that phrase even got popular.

Another special thing about him — he could make a friend out of anyone. Give him 30 minutes in a room with a stranger, and by the time he walked out, they’d be family. That’s a rare gift — and Lawrence had it in abundance.

What stood out most about Lawrence was his loyalty, optimism, and heart. No matter what he went through, he stayed loving, he stayed giving, and he stayed hopeful. He was always looking to love on his family — and to feel that love in return. He didn’t need much, and he was always grateful for what he had.

Even when life wasn’t perfect, his spirit stayed light. He laughed, he gave, he forgave — and he taught us to do the same.

So if you remember anything about L.O., let it be this: He was loyal. He was kind. And he was a family man through and through.

Services entrusted to Larkin & Garcia Funeral Care.