Elwood was born and raised in Chattanooga. He was a graduate of Central High School and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mr. Lawrence was US Air Force veteran having served in the Korean War. He retired from the National Guard as a military Communications Specialist.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Lawrence and parents, Winnie and Homer Lawrence, Sr.
Surviving are his daughters, Karen Stancil, Phyllis (George) Hubbuch; sons, Steven (Tonya) Lawrence and Mark (Brenda) Lawrence; 8 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:45 to 11:45 AM on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the funeral home.
Private graveside services will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org).