Robert (Bob) Lawrence

Robert (Bob) Lawrence lost his fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the age of 74. He was born October 30, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Wilma and Fred Lawrence. He attended Little Rock Public Schools and graduated from T.J. Raney High School in 1959. He then attended Little Rock University until he joined the Navy in 1962 and became a Naval Aviator flying the A-4 Skyhawk. He married Carolyn Williams after receiving his wings in 1963. They were married 52 years. He was hired by Delta Air Lines and flew for them for 30 years. He was also an instructor in Training Department for Delta. He was a contract test pilot for Dassault Falcon Jet for many years.

Bob was a strong Christian, he loved the Lord, his family, his country, flying, and his friends. He had a passion for whatever he did.

Bob was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Angler Sunday School Class, Immanuel’s’ TV ministry, a bible study fellowship where he served as discussion leader. He loved music, writing poetry, dancing and guitar playing.

But his family was most important. He loved his daughter Christa (Jason), sons Nick (fiancé Rebekah Hardin), Rob (Ashley) and his grandchildren: Isaac, Nikko, and Dalyn.

He is also survived by his sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Debbie and Lary Tidball, brother-in-law Jim Williams. Nieces Holly Tidball, Jenny (Todd) Bunch, Wendy Thomas and Lana Williams and a host of cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service celebrating Bob’s life will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N Shackleford Rd in Little Rock. The family will greet everyone after the service. He will lie in state on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Tape Ministry or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Bob’s family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff of Baptist Health for the wonderful care and loving support that they provided.

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