With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Tyrone Jay Lawrence of Dayton, Ohio, born in Hillsboro, Ohio, who passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles "Pete" Zimmerman, Sr. and Mary Frances Lawrence (Powell); and his siblings, Charlene Zimmerman, Karen Zimmerman and Charles Zimmerman, Jr..

He is survived by : his daughter Gwen Cumberland; his granddaughter Tailynne Cumberland; his siblings, Sherry Young (David), Cathryn Zimmerman, Pamela Zimmerman, Carla Burns (Wes), Terri Smith (Lee), Kimberly Lawrence, Kathleen Lawrence, Eric Zimmerman, Carl Zimmerman and Rodney Zimmerman; his aunt Marilyn Jackson; his close friend Judy Lawrence; and also Cindy Chambers. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church (128 E Beech St, Hillsboro, OH 45133). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Dayton National Cemetery (4100 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45428).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tyrone's name to the Turner & Son Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Hillsboro, OH 45133.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Turner & Son Funeral Home Inc