Lawrence Renard Hamlin was born to the late Joseph O. Hamlin, Sr. and Sarah L. McClenon Hamlin in Norfolk, Virginia on March 22, 1959. Lawrence was a native of Norfolk. He was a loving and dependent son, brother, father, uncle, cousin and friend. Lawrence’s smile, sense of humor and good nature touched many lives. He was known throughout the Hampton Roads area and the Carolina’s for his ability to use his hands. He was considered a “Jack of all trades.” Everyone relied on him to help them with projects no matter how big or small.
Early in the morning on Monday, March 7, 2022, the Lord saw fit to call Lawrence to his heavenly home. Lawrence was preceded in death by his sister Edith Hamlin. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Ruthie M. Hamlin. Lawrence was blessed with five children Cary L. Murphy, Corey D. Hamlin, Carla L. Gatson (Timothy). Dontre L. Spencer and Renarda G Spencer. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, Shawn Murphy, Timothy Gatson, Jr., Jordan Gatson, Amrie Yancey, Caryana Murphy, Dontre Spencer, Jr., and Leah Harvin.
Survivors also include his six siblings, Joseph S. Hamlin (Joyce), Dianne H. Murphy (Larry), Joseph O. Hamlin Jr., Lionel L. Hamlin (Debra), Calvin E. Hamlin Sr. (Carol) and Veronica R. DeLoatch (Leander). He was also blessed with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family members.
Lawrence loved the Lord and his family. He spent his life helping and supporting his family and friends. He also served in many roles at the church. Lawrence drove the van, fixed the audio equipment, painted, made repairs, cut the grass and even cooked.
He will be greatly missed as a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend. We will truly miss his unique and infectious laugh, sayings, and many funny stories. Lawrence gave us memories we will cherish forever.
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Crystal Cuthbertson says
March 12, 2022 at 6:34 pmCuz you will be really missed. All my love to my family.
MISSY. REGINA FAITH WILLIAMS says
March 18, 2022 at 7:19 amI AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE LOVE YOU. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL THREW THESE SAD TIMES.
Cleveland Dixon says
March 12, 2022 at 9:17 pmPlease know that You’re in my thoughts and prayers
and
If you need me
I AM HERE
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Ron Duck Williams says
March 14, 2022 at 7:32 amRIP Lawerance, my Lake Taylor classmate. My condolences to your family.
Jacqueline hawkins says
March 14, 2022 at 10:16 pmMy love and prayers are with you all. We had many laughs to gether growing up around the fields family. Cousin Jackie and family
Dennis L Gordon says
March 15, 2022 at 6:58 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Stay encouraged and continue to look to the LORD. With deepest sympathy 🙏
Lillian Fields Hatcher says
March 16, 2022 at 9:38 amCousin when I received the news of your passing it was a shock to me. You will truly be missed and all the memories will be cherished that where shared among the family when we all got together at Sweetmama, Sweetdaddy and Aunt Charlotte’s house. All the gatherings to eat crabs after crabbing and so much laughter. To the Hamlin Family know that you are loved and thought of during this time. Even though we are separated by distance we all are closer than we think.
Barry J Jones says
March 16, 2022 at 4:34 pmPamela and Barry Jones send our most sincere condolences and prayers to sister Ruthie and the entire Hamlin family for the loss of brother Lawrence. He was a pillar in the PHOC and led by his example for all to see and follow. May God continue to bless the family.
YBIC!
Barry Jones says
March 16, 2022 at 4:35 pmPamela and Barry Jones send our most sincere condolences and prayers to sister Ruthie and the entire Hamlin family for the loss of brother Lawrence. He was a pillar in the PHOC and led by his example for all to see and follow. May God continue to bless the family.
YBIC!
Zesus Harden says
March 16, 2022 at 4:57 pmI tell you, there’s two things I know to be true, Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal, and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. It makes me smile to think on these things. Brother Lawrence will truly be missed by the PHOC family. We are praying for his family and believing God for comfort and the mending of all hearts. 🙏🏽
❤️Rest in heaven Brother Lawrence…
Eudora Gordon Morning says
March 17, 2022 at 4:18 pmMy prayers are with you at this difficult time,,praying that God will give you strength and comfort you through the days now and even when things have passed on you will always be in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 🙏 🙏
Monique Thomas says
March 17, 2022 at 4:59 pmMy prayers are with you all. I pray the Lord continues to comfort and strengthen you.🙏
Mary Williams says
March 18, 2022 at 8:44 amOne of the hardest working person (carpenter) I’ve ever know. I guess he will take his tools and make sure the pearly gates stay in tack. To the family, I am sorry for you loss and may God Bless and Keep you. Mary E. Williams
Carrie M Hall says
March 19, 2022 at 11:20 amI can see his beautiful smile and hear that crazy laugh you will truly be missed but I know that you are at rest because “God” knew you best. To our family call on Jesus he has your strength and comfort love Mae Mae
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