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Lawrence Bivins Obituary

LAWRENCE C. BIVINS, 20
U.S. Navy

WINTER HAVEN - Mr. Lawrence Charles Bivins, age 20, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Bartow, FL., on Aug. 17, 1987, he was a lifelong resident. He was a Gunner's Mate, 2nd Class serving on the U.S.S. Wasp in the U.S. Navy, home port LAD1 Norfolk, VA. He was a graduate at Winter Haven High School, class of 2005. He was a former explorer with the Winter Haven Police and Fire Department. He was Pentecostal.
Mr. Bivins is survived by his wife Maria Bivins, Providence, R.I., mother Bridgett Thomas, stepfather Roy Thompson, Winter Haven, father Andre' Bivins, Winter Haven, grandparents Lenora McNeal, Cordelle, GA., Lula Bivins, Winter Haven, brothers Andre' Bivins Haywood, Cordele, GA., Antonio Bivins, Winter Haven.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Holiness Church, 2520 4th St. N.E., Winter Haven. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be in Lakeside Memorial Park.
Alexander Funeral Home, Winter Haven.

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Published by The Ledger from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2008.

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Jason Gurley

April 2, 2008

It was great working with you in Djibouti. Werst, Montero and I will miss you.

Robert Saladrigas

March 27, 2008

Lawrence was a good friend of mine in high school, I will always remember the times we hung out together in ROTC and around campus. My sympathy go's out to all the family and friends of Lawrence C. Bivins.

TYPRIS STEVENSON-LARKINS

March 21, 2008

MOMMA BIVINS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH A VERY PRESENT HELP IN TIME OF TROUBLE. WE LOVE YOU!

Mona Perry

March 21, 2008

Bootsie,
We will miss you so much. God is in control of everything. You are in a safe place, safe from all harms and into GOD'S loving arms. We love you and we will certainly miss you.

Bruce & Shakira Stubbs

March 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always.

Rita Doles

March 20, 2008

To the Bivins Family
We are praying for you through
this difficult time.

May God bless you and hold on to God's unchanging hand.

Love
Elder John and Sister Rita Doles

March 20, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

scottie

March 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are wiht you all. Psalm 30:5

tyshandra miller

March 20, 2008

To the Bivins familyjust trust in GOD and HE will give you strength to endure. Love you all!

Jirah

March 20, 2008

May God Bless him where ever he's going...And the family stay strong and keep him in your prayers. God Bless!

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