Justin Lawrence
January 25, 2022
JUSTIN CHARLES LAWRENCE
OCTOBER 27, 1987 – JANUARY 25, 2022
Justin Lawrence, 34, of Crystal River, Florida passed away on the morning of January 25, 2022.
Justin was born to Claude (Sonny) and Melissa Lawrence on October 27, 1987 in Manassas, Virginia. Growing up Justin was a spit fire and gave everyone in his family a run for their money. He was always looking ahead to the next thing he could get his hands on and the next trouble he could stir up. However, that never took away from his huge heart, big hugs, radiant smile, goofy laugh, or the charisma he brought to everyone’s life. Justin was always himself and never let anyone change who he was. Over the past several years, he has been the primary caretaker, constant companion, and best friend to his Dad.
The best people are the ones who take you by surprise and Justin was one of those people, you never knew what was coming next, but you always knew it would be unexpected to keep you on your toes. He touched the hearts and lives of all who knew him.
From the moment Justin found out he was going to be an Uncle for the first time, he couldn't wait. He will be greatly missed as part of his niece's life, but will continue to be a part of her through his sister.
He precedes in death his Father Claude Charles Lawrence, Mother Melissa Oakes Lawrence, his “Sissy” Courtney Lawrence and her significant other Jimmie, unborn Niece Abigail, Maternal Grandparents Donald and Joann Oakes, Paternal Grandparents Robert and Patricia Mapes, Aunts, Uncles, many cousins, and friends who will all miss him dearly.
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When I was younger I didn’t really know much about the Oakes side of the family but Justin and Courtney and of course my uncle Sonny and aunt Melissa decided they were going to spend time with me and show me a little part of that side. Justin ended up becoming one of my best friends not only was he my cousin but a friend that I could get away and talk too about anything. Just hanging out with him taught me a lot about who I was, he was the reason I even knew I had another brother and sister so for me I will always and forever be grateful to him for helping me through a weird and tough time in my life when I didn’t even know who I was he helped me find a portion of myself for sure. I was the kid from the other side of 244 where all the ghetto kids lived but to Justin I was his cousin and that meant no body would mess with me and he loved me like a brother. Over time we drifted in different directions and for that I’m sorry our time was cut short my friend hopefully one day I’ll link up with you again to have that drink in the sky while laughing and catching up.
Love you brotha, RIP!
Many many memories. Many many laughs, summers, sleepovers, and although in time, and growing up, we drifted apart, my family always matters to me, through it all. My biggest part of childhood is my cousins and grandparents and aunts and uncles and Justin and Courtney and all my Oakes family were that core. I pray for the peace of my family I love, and that god carries your hearts through this for the rest of your lives. I pray you found the joy in the days you got to live and found the path you’ve always wanted to travel while you were here. So many memories I truly will cherish, and so much time and unspoken words I truly will regret. Love you all my family And you are truly missed by many Justin ❤️
Justin and I grew up together in the same neighborhood in Sudley, Va. Him and I were best friends all throughout school until one day we just went our separate ways and barely spoke since. We used to ride our bikes all throughout Sudley at all times of the night. One night out of many, we decided to sneak out of the house to go look for a dead body that was found days before behind a shopping center in Manassas, needless to say, we never made it there and were taken back to our parents in the back of a cop car. Justin will be missed, and I'll never forget the time I spent with him and his family in my younger years. RIP Justin.
Parents should not out live their children. Sadly a path we have walked also. Time is the only thing that softly heals a broken heart. Our love reaches out to the three of you and we’re here if you need anything. May you find solace in the wonderful memories you have of Justin. Love you ❤️
You will be miss you are in our hearts r,I,p. Love you
You were one of only a few friends I called Brother…. I don't have many words as I'm still trying to cope. But just know, our time together was some of the best, the worst, the beautiful, and the ugly….all the more reason to consider us family, BROTHERS.
Love you
RIP 🙏🏼
Justin will be so greatly missed. I will miss his hugs most of all. But I knew Justin was special from the moment I met him. Genuine and real; with a heart of GOLD. This one hurt boy, but I can see why GOD needed you home, see you on the other side kid. I love you