May all the angels sit at the edge of their seats when you take the Heavenly Podium, and when you raise your baton, and they raise their instruments to their lips, I know Heaven will sound all the sweeter when you call for the first note. Save a spot for me, sir, so I may have the pleasure of joining that blessed chorus.
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Michael Hutchinson
May God guide your soul safely home
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Riles
This was my guy !! I know you’re leading the Heavenly Jazz Band . Much love all the way from 8th grade in Nicholls , Ga 1992.
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Leonard Giles
May the Lord Bless and Keep You.
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Rev. Dr. Elijah R. Swift, Jr.
Dr. Lawrence was a dear friend and colleague. He will be greatly missed. He was always a true professional, even during our BAMA - Auburn debates.
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Sheila Dunham
Dr. Robert Lawrence put his all into everything he did. When I think of him I think of how he taught music and how much he loved his family. Mike and I enjoyed his friendship over the years at Clarke Central and stayed in touch. We are greatly saddened by his death but comforted that he is in heaven.
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Ruth Bussey
A real class act. I was thinking back to all the years I had known Mr. Lawrence. It had been about 30 years starting at Satilla Elementary. He was the 5th and 6th grade band teacher and he did it well. Everybody loved and respected Mr. Lawrence.
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Roderick Henderson
Thank you for everything you did to help me as a band director! It was a privilege to learn from you and work with you! I know my life is better because I met you!
Posted on Aug 01, 2020
Damon Chaney aka Bootlegger
Posted on Aug 02, 2020
Deborah Hill Gilbert
The Lanett High School class of 1976 sends condolences to the family. Bobby was a true leader of our class. His memory will live on in our hearts.
Posted on Aug 02, 2020
Debbie Bradley
What a wonderful man of all. God, Music, Family and Friendship. I will miss your shining moments! We traveled some of the same roads from Troy, South Georgia Athens and back to share what we love the most! My heartfelt prayers for your family and all they will be because of you Robert! We’ll strive to keep the music playing! Be blessed dear family.
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Nancy M Gibson
You fought a good fight,you finished
Your course,sit down my cousin and
take your place at The Master's Feet.
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
So sorry 2 hear this. My daughter was 1 of the Carnegie Kids. They all loved him, he was awesome with band students. Prayers for the family.
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Willie L. Sambula
I miss you and I love you my son.
You are now resting with the angels
and your bless savior Jesus the Christ.
You will always be in my heart.
Willie L. Sambula (Mom)
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Natalie Fannings
I I miss you and I love you cousin.
You are resting with the Lord.
You will always be in my heart .
Rest my cousin rest.
Natalie Edythe Fannings (your cousin)
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Shirley Dill
Bob was always a joy to speak with in his calls to Danny Ross State Farm Office. We certainly are going to miss those calls and that sweet voice. Ours thoughts and prayers are with the Lawrence Family. Danny Ross and Staff!
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Susan Morgan
Dr. Lawrence will truly be missed. He was instrumental in transitioning my oldest son from homeschooling to public school. I saw first hand how much he loved his band students (including my own 2!) at Clarke Central High School. He truly made it like family. I also will always be grateful to him for the way he worked with the Band Boosters at CCHS. Prayers for comfort and peace for his wife, Mary and the rest of his family.
"But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep." 1 Thessalonians 4:13 -14
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Deborah Moore Nickson, Esquire
Thanks be to our Lord Jesus Christ that we had the opportunity to share in a small part of Dr. Bobby Lawrence's life during our formative years at Lanett High (Class of 76). How well do I remember your leadership abilities. Such a spirit of excellence exhibited as you walked among your peers. May the legacy you created be everlasting in the hearts of your love ones. You have finished your race. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Shenequa Williams & Jessica Parham
Such a great mentor with a sweet, caring spirit.
He was my daughter's band teacher in middle in
Douglas Georgia .Now you are at rest surrounded by sweet music
directed by the best .
RiP
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Jean Lewis
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I truly enjoyed getting to know him through the Coffee High School Marching Band. He was an awesome person. I know that he will be greatly missed.
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Paige McKay Kubik
Bobby Lawrence was one of the most influential people in my life. I was an awkward, pimply 13-year-old when I had the crazy notion to try out to be drum major of my junior high school band. Bobby was 17 and was drum major at our rival high school, and he was phenomenal. My parents hired him to teach me, and when I made drum major he helped design my first uniform. In those lessons with Bobby in our basement, I learned more than just how to make a 4/4 pattern pop and how to strut with style. I learned about leadership and I gained confidence, lessons have influenced everything I have done since, whether leading a band, an organization, or a family. To watch Bobby conduct was a thing of beauty. To know him was an inspiration. RIP, my dear mentor.
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Morris Brown Band Foundation
The Morris Brown Band Foundation would like to express our sincere thoughts, prayers, and condolences on the loss of Dr. Robert L. Lawrence, Jr. On the behalf of the Morris Brown College Music Department to include special emphasis on the institution’s Marching Wolverine Band Program it’s imperative that we acknowledge the tremendous impact that Dr. Lawrence had during his supportive years at MBC under the leadership of MBC Band Director, Eddie Ellis. His efforts to ensure the musical advancement of students as well their overall academic achievements were to be appreciated by all those affected and influenced by his great musical works.
May God Bless the entire Lawrence Family & Friends during this time.
Posted on Aug 03, 2020
Pastor James E Moore MT Andrew
To our dear friend Dr. Robert Lawrence’s family our prayers are with you in such a difficult time as this that the Lord will strengthen you and that you may feel His comforting presence and in your grieving you will find the that you knew while Bobby yet lived in the earth. A greater joy of his presence in heaven as the angels watched over you.
Posted on Aug 04, 2020
DR. FLORA B. JACKSON
Posted on Aug 05, 2020
Agnes Sands Billingslea
Posted on Aug 05, 2020
Rose Richardson
When them Pearly White gates open and you hear a sound it’s Robert and his band and a flock of Angels coming to play a final tune for you. Rest easy my friend until we meet again.
Posted on Aug 06, 2020
Martha Carswell
Posted on Aug 06, 2020
Brett Bussey
Heaven gained a master to lead the Holy Choir! Mr. Lawrence was not only a great band director but also a great teacher, mentor, and great person. What an inspiration he has been to so many people! Rest In Peace!
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Ray Val Pynn
The Pynn family sends our deepest condolences to your family, other students, fellow friends, and Band cohorts. Doc, Bob, words cannot express the wonderful influence you have had on my children. You are and will continue to be missed. There were some roller coaster emotions with great times, fun and laughter along the way. It was a privilege working with you. I thank you again for all you have done. And, your family for sharing you with us during your time on this earth. Play on, and you live on in our hearts.
With All Musical Sincerity,
Ray, Graysón & Cullen
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Marian McCauley
I was deeply saddened by the news of my cousin, Bobby's passing. . May you find the comfort and strength to cope .My condolences to you and your wonderful family. May it be comforting to know that others care.
" May the Lord Bless thee and Keep thee:.The LORD make his face shine upon thee: and be gracious unto thee , The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
Marian McCauley and family
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
McKenzie Valentine
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Moses and Barbara Sands
May The Lord Bless and keep You
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Phyllis Lovett & Mary T. Fannings
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Crystal A. Williams
Robert, rest in peace and symphonic power!
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Sambula, Robert III, Michael & Edwina, the baby and the entire family. May God continue hold you and give you peace.
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Rose Scott-Leonard
Mother Willie Lee
I pray the Lord watch over you
and your family. Bobby will be missed
and will forever stay in my heart.
God bless you all
Roll Tide Bobby
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Robert Ballard
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
Wanda McElrath-Frazieree
Thank you for being such an outstanding leader during times at Troy (State) University
So many historical student elections took place with African Americans in and 1979. I am proud to have been elected as Sound of the South's (Troy) first woman and African-American band captain,later serving as vice president of the alumni band and president (1993-1995.
You were a role model for me and I respected you, then and Always.
I Thank God for our paths having crossed one another.
Posted on Aug 08, 2020
Dr. Damarrio C. Holloway
Dr. Lawrence will be truly missed! He put his all in being a true and honest friend and brother! Heaven will definitely enjoy his many talents!
Posted on Aug 08, 2020
Mary Greene
Our condolences goes out on loss of Dr. Robert L Lawrence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lawrence Family. Dr. Lawrence taught our son Marcus Trey Greene at Clarke Central High School Band. Great man and teacher! May God Bless You!
Mary & Russell Greene
Athens Ga.
Posted on Aug 08, 2020
Debra Glenn
I’m going to miss you my dear friend. To the family I’m so sorry for you loss. My in rest in our father arms and be at peace.
Posted on Aug 08, 2020
Lucy Taylor
Condolences to the family. Dr, Lawrence was a wonderful musician, teacher, and mentor. He started my love of music and I will forever be grateful. Rest easy, sir.
Posted on Aug 08, 2020
Posted on Aug 08, 2020
Edwina Lawrence
Still doesn't feel real. But you've managed to light a fire in me with your departure and I will make you prouder than you can fathom. Or maybe you always knew. Either way, Im taking care of my siblings, grandma and Mary. Till I see you again Dad. Love, Your Pretty Girl.
