Duane Keith Lawrence Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Duane Keith Lawrence of New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 52, on October 27, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Duane Keith Lawrence or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Edward Lawrence, Elouise Thompson Lawrence, Ella Thompson Ford, Bill Ford, Willie Delaney and Florence Delaney; and his brother Von Raymond Jefferson.

He is survived by: his wife Glenika Paul Lawrence; his children, Duane Lawrence, Jr., Eddie Dollis, III, Timielle Allen, Jontue'McNair (Darryl, Jr.), Endya and Emyni Dollis; his grandchildren, Ty'leigh Mathieu, Lorielle Alexander, D'Nyhi Hemphill, Lian Jones, Royce-Olivia Allen, Darryl, III and Juel McNair; his parents, Patricia L. Jefferson (David) and Reginald Thompson; his stepfather Everett Stewart; his parents-in-law, Glenn and Karen Paul; his grandfather-in-law Eyvonne Morris; his sister Kimberly Stewart; his sister-in-law Glenyell Mundy (Jamal); his stepsiblings, Chrystal Jefferson, Russell, Richard Jefferson and Neil Harewood; his godparents, Zelia Butler and Welton Lawrence; his godchildren, Vincent Manuel, Furnell Daniel, Jr. and Gabriella Daniel; and his close friend Furnell Daniel. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.