Jimmy Milton Lawrence's Obituary
Jimmy Milton Lawrence passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the age of 72.
Beloved husband of Margaret Wilson Lawrence. Father of James Albert Lawrence, Jaime Lawrence Jenkins and Julie Lawrence Lacoste. Son of the late Antonina and James Lawrence. Brother of Florence Lawrence Hatch and the late Rosemary Lawrence Hardin and Joseph Nicholas Lawrence. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Covington for the past 35 years. He was a lieutenant with the Jefferson Parish Fire Department and retired after 25 years of service. Founder and creator of Margarite’s Famous Hot Tamales.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the American Heart Association.
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