Jimmie Lionel Lawrence, transitioned on Friday, December 5, 2014. Father of Charlotte (Craig) Blake of Denver, CO. Son of Regina Verrett Copper and the late James L. Lawrence. Stepson of the late Marcellus D. Copper, Jr. Brother of Troy M. (Angela) Lawrence of Snellville, GA, Joshua J. Copper, Atrise L. Hunter and Tonya Copper of New Orleans, LA, and Crystal (Brian) William of Denham Spring, LA. Devoted companion of Roxanne Jenkins. Grandfather of Rashad Rogers and Dorien Blake. Grandson of the late Lillian Craig, James and Mary Lawrence, Sr. Brother in law of the late Oscar L. Hunter, Jr.; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 54 years a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Greater St. Mary Baptist Church 1533 Horace St. New Orleans, LA on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 11:00AM. Visitation at 9:00AM until service time at the above named church. Interment: McDonoghville Cemetery-Gretna, LA Arrangements by DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, INC. 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA