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LAWRENCE Christopher "Country Chris" Christopher "Country Chris" Lawrence, 39, passed away August 22, 2011. Born in Summerville, GA he came to Toledo as a young child and attended Macomber -Whitney and later Libbey High Schools. As a young man he became interested in the sport of boxing. He later boxed as a young man and joined the USA Boxing Association. He coached boxing and served as a trainer. Chris was also a member of Liberty Ministries COGIC. Chris was preceded in death by his mother Minnie Pearl Lawrence, niece Ashley Black and Cousin Mr. Jackie Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Deandre' Ware, Deontae' Lawrence, daughter, Chrishae' Lawrence, their mother, Brenda Clay; son, Kyan Lawrence, his mother, Tiffanie McNair; sons, Christopher Jr. and Chrishawn Lawrence; daughters, Jhalea and Shinique Lawrence; father, Oscar Lee Lawrence Sr., grandchildren Tae'yonna "Too Short" and Christopher Lawrence III; brothers, Oscar Jr., Aurthur, Billy Lawrence and Charles Avery; sisters, Diane Black, Joann, Donna, Mildred, Linda, Mary and Patricia Lawrence, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Monday 5 - 7 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, and Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral services at 12:00 noon, St. James, The Armory. Elder William Lucas officiant. Interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 28, 2011.

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Leelee

August 22, 2024

You're truly missed old friend.

Shawn Hughes

August 22, 2023

WOW! I'm still in disbelief! I've known you since we lived in the projects... You were always thinking ahead and you had the smarts to back it up. I will miss you my friend! You most definitely impacted both my brother (Anthony Hughes) and my life with your spirit! Rest in heaven my friend!

LaTasha King

September 26, 2011

Hello love, good morning....just stoppin by to say hi and hope you have a beautiful day.....LOVE YA!!!!

zion mitchell

September 25, 2011

jus stoppin bye to say thats a bad thing that your gone i heard about it & you also had many fans , bt jus stoppin by byee ! REST & PEACE .

LaTasha King

September 23, 2011

YOU ARE THE LIGHT TO A LOT OF OUR LIVES....JUST SO HARD TO START TO MOVE FORWARD, EVERYTIME I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE OR LOOK AT JHAELA I GET SO SAD N START CRYING. OUR ENDING WAS ROUGH BUT I NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU, YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND WILL FOREVER BE MISSED, UNTIL NEXT TIME ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY MY LOVE, WE'LL BE TALKING SOON AGAIN.....LOVE YA!!

Michael Hogan

September 22, 2011

Thanks for everything brah, you are sorely missed by all. You watched over so many down here, keep looking after us all. God bless you

LaTasha King

September 22, 2011

Hey you, stoppn by to say Hi from me and Jhaela....we love and miss you so much, continue to watch over all of us. Until we meet again bye my love for now!!!!

le'sha carter

September 22, 2011

I am very sorri for the lost, keep ur head up n b stronge 4 u n ya family... Leave it n gods hands.

Carol Donaldson

September 22, 2011

How sad. So young. My condolences to all his family. Carol Donaldson, Delta, OH. Meet you in Heaven some day.

John Detlef

September 22, 2011

Heaven got a good man! And his family, friends and the community lost a great one . R.i.p. "country Chris"

Chrishae Lawrence

September 21, 2011

Hey Dad iMiss You So Mucch & Lovee Youu Lotss R.i.P.

miss mary

September 21, 2011

chris, i know u know ur very much missed every day. but i know ur wit the father n son whom loved u in the begining. much love RIP RIH. we all will meet u again one day.

BREN CLAY LAWRENCE

September 21, 2011

LUV U BABE & I MISS U VERY VERY MUCH. MY LIFE IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT U. I LUV ALL THE FAMILY & MANY GOD BLESS ALL YALL REST IN PEACE MY LUV.

Michael Hughes

September 10, 2011

Thanks for everything Chris, God bless you man, and your family. You made such big footsteps on this earth, ya shoulda worn size 36's. You will never ever be forgotten. Will always remember the times we had. Can't wait to see you again on the other side. The community loves you and so do we. Your brother, Michael Hogan.

M McB.

September 4, 2011

Community is sadden. GOD has another angel. R.I.P

Christopher Engle

September 4, 2011

You will be Missed.....Even with Us being in Different cities (Cincinnati)we managed to remain friends for 22 years...I'm gonna miss you....You had such a great heart and personality..You are and were such a good friend...I Love U and the Family...Rest In Peace Bro....see you soon..Your friend Christopher Engle...Take Care Bren and family ....Let Us All Keep His Memory Alive...It is rare to have such a Giving person in the Community and in our lives.....

Charles A Johnson Chucke

September 1, 2011

Im sadn 2 hear of your passing C.Chris GoD Bless your family and Bren. kids grandkids. Chris stayed across street from me us on Palmwood Next 2Big O. mom Minnies cookn was the bomb. And Mr.Lee work on cars and little Chris then would help out I know then he was going to be a people person And times on Foster block partys for the kids that was give`n back I wish Id told u how you how much i lov u Chris but u know that every time we would talk and laugh u and your wife Bren. I going 2 Ms U my dear friend Chris now you can see moms again Tell Dale Orner. Mark Ward. we mising them Baby Haralem Not the same since u gone Chris cause u looooooked out for All. Well Big Chris Tell I See you next time when god calls on us all your Bud`EEEEEE. Chuck`e J.1600 Bk.Palmwood Norwood Frenwood b missed much lov to your fam. C U.Big Chris never B 4 Gotn 4 Life. Rest In peace Inthe Name Of the Lord. Thank for startn boxing for the kids to have something to look forward to and try to keep them us out of troblel

Tammy

September 1, 2011

I did not know this man personally - I just happened to be stopped for the funeral procession Tuesday. If anyone is measured by how many loved you. You were abundantly loved. Impressive! You must of been a good person. Rest in peace.

DAVID LIGHTNER I

September 1, 2011

IN YOUR DAYS HERE IN THIS BIG BLUE WORLD YOU LEARNED HOW TO BE A MAN.IN THIS BIG BLUE WORLD YOU GAVE FROM YOUR HEART.AND IN THIS BIG BLUE WORLD YOU CREATED YOUR FAMILY.I SALUTE YOU BRUH ON A JOB WELL DONE.EACH TIME WE SAW EACH OTHER THAT BIG SMILE BRUH.YOU WILL LIVE IN,THROUGH AND AROUND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS... DAVID

kleshona jones

September 1, 2011

Rest in peace now

Starland Grier

August 31, 2011

R.I..H Country Chris u hav dunn alot 4 the community...

TERE STOKES-McNair

August 31, 2011

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL CONNECTED TO THIS GREAT MAN...

Nazir johnson

August 31, 2011

Rip Coach chris i miss you &

leo hall

August 31, 2011

love u bro u was the best gym will not be same with out u,but we got go win 4 u chris,Love u bro,

Spoon Full

August 31, 2011

R.I.P. Homie

BOOKMEN

August 31, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER IT WAS A PLEASURE KNOWING A GOOD BRO LIKE U!!!!!!!!!!!

Sonja Cruse

August 31, 2011

My prayers are with all of the family members. Stay strong. Country Chris will be greatly missed.

Manuel Mathis

August 31, 2011

You were a good dude chris loved by many hated by jealousy , may god embrace you on your journey to the other side ! we thank you for being the man and provider you were for so many unfortunate children ! You will be greatly missed and never forgotten ! God bless your family !

Brenda Washington

August 31, 2011

Rest In Peace Chris

Aquil Mahdi

August 31, 2011

I never met you Chris but my husband grew up with you in the Port Lawrence and spoke of your kindness and generosity to kids and the community. He and my son are deeply saddened and will miss you tremendously. Our prayers and condolences are with your family "Country Chris" and you will be missed by many. May you Rest in Peace forever. Aquil Mahdi "aka" Eddie "COOP" Cooper and family...and Malik Carrington...RIP Country Chris

VIVIAN MYERS

August 30, 2011

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.WALTER & VIVIAN MYERS

will edwards

August 30, 2011

Though I am lost for words, I have to share some words of my thoughts and feeling's, "to you cris" you will be missed always by me and my family you got to be one of the most generious persons that I have ever met, God be with you, and your surviving family members, I am Glad in my heart to have met you...........from Will Edwards and family, you all know me as punkin,

August 30, 2011

"I give my condolences to Lawrence Family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you! He is a True Legend and He will always be remembered. R.I.H Country Chris." Love Sheneique and Family

Keyona Foster

August 30, 2011

My prayers go out to his children and family, May God Bless you all, Foster want be the same. R.I.P Country Chris

priscilla dotson

August 30, 2011

I know you were a good person and you gave to the community you always looked out for the kids r.i.h country chris GOD has u now my sympathies to your family.

joann grsham

August 30, 2011

our prayers go out to the lawernce family r.i.h country chris from the hicks and gresham families

Christopher Johnson

August 30, 2011

To Chris family: May God Bless you during your time of bereavement. Chris was very loved and will be truly missed. R.I.H. Chris forever Love Lauren

Roberta Gharib

August 30, 2011

My condolences to Chris's family and friends ! R.I.P. Chris !

Royale Covington

August 30, 2011

Rest in piece my little
Brother

August 30, 2011

R.I.H. Country Chris

NATASHIA DOTSON

August 30, 2011

GONE WITH GOD,MANY PRAYERS FOR THE LAWRENCE FAMILY,WITH LOVE FROM THE DOTSON-CARDELL FAMILY.

WhiteBoy Jasen

August 30, 2011

My condolences go out to the Lawrence Family and everybody that was close to Chris.

darnell (nelly nell) tall

August 30, 2011

R.i.h homie you will be truly missed bro until we meet again

terrance evans

August 30, 2011

rip chris u will b missed

LEQUAN LOFTON

August 30, 2011

GOD BLESS THE LAWRENCE FAMILY JUST NO GOD HEAR ALL PRAYERS

August 30, 2011

Gone too soon.... but now you can rest. Your family are in our prayers.

Tra & Marg West

Shawn Hughes

August 30, 2011

People will always remember you for the lives that you've touched. I know you're in a better place now. You always had a great heart no matter what you were going through. You'll always be remembered. My sincere condolences to the Lawrence Family! Shawn & Anthony Hughes

eboney finn

August 30, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Spencer

August 30, 2011

RIP Chris....

yolanda(shug) noble

August 30, 2011

Going to miss. You boy always. Made. Me lol like a brother always. Can come. To you. And talk miss

Tankeeya Butts

August 30, 2011

Gone too soon. Say hi to Josh for me. Neighbors in life and in heaven. Rest in peace.

August 30, 2011

Tisha Cox.......

Tisha Cox

August 30, 2011

RIP Chris, you are going to be missed. I am sending my prayer out to the family. May God bless each of you

S Crossland

August 30, 2011

You went home to be with our father r.i.h cris you will never be foegotten and I will see when I get there

August 30, 2011

Your in GODS arms now!

lamar smith

August 30, 2011

May God bless the family rip big bro Chris

Kenya Byrd

August 30, 2011

You will truely be missed, may you Rest in Peace

jon foster

August 30, 2011

R I H ..Country chris u will b missed by the hood and i have seen what u did in our hood and ur light shined on the rest of us to do better,and u will never b forgotten,and i send my love to ur family, and from all of us at AP family,much love homey

Devona Townsend

August 30, 2011

My heart goes out to my friends family Chris was good in heart and spirit he touched many lives may his soul rest in peace and may his family find peace because just to remember him if you knew him you met peace and kindness much love for a fallen friend I will see you again

Mike Evans

August 30, 2011

My prayers goes out to the Lawrence family. RIP Country Chris, you will be missed.

Tasha Walker

August 30, 2011

RIH country Chris I knew off u n I knew my son Theran lookd up to you ...u may b gone but never forgotten my prayers are with your kids n family

Frank Wright

August 30, 2011

Chris will be truly missed..he planted a lot of positive seeds in the children he so dearly loved..they will live and carry his legacy with them, and his story will last forever in our hearts and minds,,Chris you are a real hero to so many of us..thank you for giving so much and touching so many-

RICK&MEME WHITE

August 30, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

DJUAN COLEMAN

August 29, 2011

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE...MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY...GOD BLESS

August 29, 2011

You were the coolest person I ever met Country Chris

ROCKY'S

August 29, 2011

"COUNTRY CHRIS" TRIED TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT FOR ALL--HE WAS A RESPECTFUL, HARD WORKING GUY & APPRECIATED THAT IN OTHERS.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVED ONES..HIS MEMORY LIVES.....

Robert Jones

August 29, 2011

One Man, who touched many many many people. You will be missed...

August 29, 2011

REST IN PEACE COUNTRY CHRIS. YOU WERE A REAL GOOD PERSON ALWAYS KEPT IT REAL N NEVER SUGER COATED ANYTHING YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED A REAL SOUTHSIDE LEGEND LOVE YOU BIG HOMIE! CANIECIA ARNEY

Shawn M

August 29, 2011

Growing up with this family was so sweet to me. I"ll miss my friend forever and love the family always .Shawn Murdoc

Anita Birmingham

August 29, 2011

Chris u were a pretty cool dude..my heart goes out to the Lawrence family keep a place 4 him in ur hearts and keep ur head up...

LOONEY TOON

August 29, 2011

REST IN HEAVEN COUNTRY CHRIS TRULY MISSED NOT 4GOTTEN. MY BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER, IM MY BOTHERS KEEPER. TREND SETTER. MUCH LOVE

Connie Garza

August 29, 2011

My condolences go out to everyone in the family and close friends of Country....may God bless you all, and keep your heads high up...

August 29, 2011

my prayer's goes out to the family (fantasia o.p m/c)

Nichole Varnell

August 29, 2011

Sending my condolences to the Lawrence family

CHRIS MACK

August 29, 2011

YOU MAY BE GONE FROM US PHYSICALLY, BUT YOU GONE LIVE 4-EVER IN OUR HEARTS! R.I.P COUNTRY CHRIS

barbara

August 29, 2011

May God strengthen the Clay and Lawrence family. Brenda he will see you and your family through this, you have our Love and Support. We will keep you lifted up in prayer. Your Cousin

August 29, 2011

Chris was trulely a good man he will be missed by many.sending our condolences to the family. The Gray Family (fruity fruit)

afamilythatcare

August 29, 2011

words can not make you and your family feel better but trust in god he won't give ya'll no more then ya'll can handle stay prayed up everything will be ok god bless ya'll family

Ms. Carter- The Carter&Phillips Family

August 29, 2011

My respect goes out to the family of Chris- A dear friend of mines of many many years. I will always remember and keep him here in MY HEART- Someone so kind, sweet and understanding will be forever missed. The good and best always taken from us. The lord had Chris come home to watch over you,the love ones from a positive distance-We all know his job wasn't complete here with all of us- Family & Friends please know that he is well taken care of and his love for you all will never end.One day at a time we must know,like Chris says don't stop nothing let it grow!. I'm gonna miss you-Not seeing you with in t-shirt and sweat pants and your favorite pair of boots! It's not the same round here anymore-the city is not at peace. Yes, Chris has touched a lot of hearts and made a lot of us proud! We must remember he's still gods child! Chris will forever hear my voice! No doubt about it! He always made me smile! I LOVE YOU COUNTRY BOY!!! REST IN PEACE

The Lawhorn Family

August 29, 2011

To the Lawrence family our prays go out to you in this time of need. We have been family for many years we love you all.

THE THOMPSON FAMILY

August 29, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF COUNTRY CHRIS, MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. I MET CHRIS WHEN I WAS A KID. EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM IN YEARS I REMEMBER HIM JUST LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

mel-boy

August 29, 2011

rest in peace,A REAL TRUE LEGEND

Jessika Belcher

August 29, 2011

Sorry for the loss he is in a better place he will be forever in our hearts.....

Tosha Woods

August 29, 2011

MY MOST DEEPEST CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF OUR BELOVED FRIEND, THERE IS NOTHING THAT COULD BE SAID TO EXPLAIN THE UNEXPLAINED LOST, WE WILL FOREVER REMEMBER COUNTRY CHRIS!, AUGUST 22 2010, GOD SMILED & REJOICED BECAUSE HE ENTERED INTO HIS KINGDOM A GREAT SOLDIER FOR HIS ARMY! YES WE MOURN & FEEL LIKE WE CAN'T GO ON, GOD GOT 'EM HE COOL!

August 29, 2011

Will b missed R.I.P. prayers to the family from Pooh and Stone..

FOSTER NEIGHBOR

August 29, 2011

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY MAY HIS LIGHT CONTINUE TO SHINE RIP COUNTRY CHRIS

August 29, 2011

May God comfort you all in your lost. John "JT" Tucker and sister Hordy (Toledo, OH)

patricia simpson

August 29, 2011

my prayers an condolence goes out to the whole family!! God bless u all!!

The Williams Family

August 29, 2011

Our prayers are with the Lawrence family during this difficult time. Please take comfort that Chris is in a better place. Chris friendly, generous and positive attitude will truly be missed. Chris is definitely one in a million.


R.I.P. Country Chris

FROM THE COACHMANS and CASTRO FAMILIES

August 29, 2011

We r sorry for your lost . You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Williams Family

August 29, 2011

Our prayers are with the Lawrence family during this difficult time. Please take comfort that he is in a better place. Chris friendly, generous and optimistic attitude will definitely be missed by all. He was definitely one in a million.

R.I.P. Country Chris

August 29, 2011

rip,chris tell whoogie hello 4 me,luv meme and peace.

Fatima Vasquez

August 29, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

sharvella justice

August 29, 2011

My heartfelt condolences goes out 2the Lawrence family may God give u comfort&peace in your time of need......

August 29, 2011

I LIKE 2SEND STRENGTH AN MY SYMPATHY OUT 2THE LAWRENCE FAMILY AS WELL AS BRENDA HE WILL B MISSED BUT NOT 4GOTTEN. SEND'N THE FAMILY MY LOVE KKAY WILLIAMS/CHANDLER!! SORRY 4UR LOST.

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