James Arthur Lawrence Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Arthur Lawrence (Bridgeport, Connecticut), who passed away on May 10, 2026 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Gwendolyn Carol Lawrence; his parents, Cleve Lawrence and Sophia Lawrence "Moose"; and his siblings, Emma Dean Lawrence, Hezekiah Lawrence, William Henry Lawrence, Oscar Lewis Lawrence, Ella Marie Lawrence, Ervin Lawrence and Donnie Lawrence.

He is survived by: his daughter Jamie Jones (Curtis Jones); his grandchildren, Maddison Jones and Aubrey Jones; his son Glenn Lawrence; his daughter-in-law Denise Battles; his grandchildren, Christian Lawrence, Aaron Lawrence, Zaiquan Lawrence, Sierra Cooke, Toiniece Cooke, Antoine Cooke and Bryson Cooke; his great grandchild Mikhail Reese; his siblings, Idonia Lawrence, Cleve Lawrence, Wallace Lawrence, Ronnie Lawrence, Betty Jean Lawrence and Teressa "Loretta" Lawrence; and his friend Jessie Ward.