Christopher Wayne Lawrence

Chris was born in Lynwood, California on July 31, 1976. It was here where Chris established the lifelong friendships that continue to this day. In 1989, at the age of 12, Chris along with his family moved to Fontana, CA where he attended Sequoia Middle School and A.B. Miller High School. Later, Chris would reside in Rancho Cucamonga, California where he and Renetta Baskin welcomed their daughter, Aiyanna Lawrence into this world on September 24, 2000.

Chris is survived by his mother, Ester Lawrence of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, father, Wayne Lawrence of Portsmouth, VA, his daughter, Aiyanna Lawrence of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; brothers Renard Lawrence of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Anthony Cassell of Portsmouth, VA, sister, Crystal Durante of Fredericksburg, VA, aunts, Jessie Cannon of Adelanto, CA, Rose Lane of Kansas City, MO, Ivory Smith of Claremont, CA and Lothell Dunn of Alta Loma, CA. Uncles, Fleonard Wright (Sonny) of Rosenburg, TX, Vernal Smith (Smitty) of Claremont, CA and Tyrell Cannon of Adelanto, CA. He is also survived by his nieces, Sylvia (Shavon) Coleman (daughter, Khalaya) of Oak Park, IL, Sherionne Gonzalez (daughter, Skylar) of Sherman Oaks, CA; Kayla Nelson of Beaumont, CA, and Ebony Ortiz (daughters, Miranda, Maelani, and Miyona), of Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Nephew, Renard Lawrence (daughter, Kennedy) of Oceanside, CA, and a host of other cousins and relatives to cherish memories and mourn his passing.

Chris was a beautiful, kind, and loving son, father, relative and friend who touched the hearts of those that knew him. His memory will forever be cherished by all the lives touched.