Charles Edward Lawrence Sr.

The Life and Legacy of Charles Edward Lawrence, Sr. Charles Edward Lawrence, Sr. was born on June 24, 1948 in Darby, Pennsylvania to the late George Sr. and Myrtle Lawrence. Charles was called home to receive his wings with his heavenly father on September 18, 2024. Charles moved to Chester in his early years. He attended the Chester Upland School District and graduated in 1968. Charles began working at the age of 14 years old, doing odds and end jobs. Through the years he worked at the Shipyard as a welder for 10 years before the shipyard shut down. He was a barber for over 60 years as well as a self-employed plumber and general contractor for over 40 years, he also was a salesman of Amway products and Noni Juice for years, (his favorite saying, “You better get some of this Noni Juice”). Charles ended his tenure as “The Traveling Barber”, retiring in 2023. Charles was active with the children in the City of Chester, in which he was the football coach for Chester Mustang football and the Eastside Cougars football teams, he also coached the Chester Eureka Red Sox baseball team and was the assistant coach for A.J. Schmidt Chester East Little League. Charles was a member of Mt. Hebron AME Church in Linwood PA, under the leadership of Reverend Belindia Boyer and currently Pastor Deborah Carpenter. He served on the Steward board as the Official Steward Class Leader, sang on the male choir and assisted the trustees with plumbing concerns at the church. Charles was also a member of Mighty Men Ministry of Philadelphia, PA. Charles was devoted father and grandfather; he adored his wife of 54 years before her passing in 2022. Charles enjoyed playing pool and golf. He loved attending the Blue Rock baseball games and the Penn Relays for years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents George Sr, and Myrtle Lawrence, his wife Martha Ann Lawrence and his great-grandson Ayaan Brodie. Charles leaves behind to cherish his memories, his daughter Renea, son’s Charles Jr., and Vincent (daughter-in-law Marcia) Charles had 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters Wanda, Rosyln Rainey (Larry), Karen, 7 brothers George Jr, Warren (Tirhas), Larry, Arlington (Lillian), Steven (Lisa), Mikael (Aster), Chris, and 3 sister in-laws Teresa Pope-Short (Darrell), Tonia Pope, Sharon Duncan (Carmine). A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Charles Edward Lawrence Sr.

June 24, 1948 - September 18, 2024