James Christopher "Chris" Lawrence

James Christopher “Chris” Lawrence, 36, entered into rest on Saturday December 16, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Elizabeth Lawrence, Sarah Fox Surber, and William and Madora Duffie Jr.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Miles (Carlos Lafontaine); father James Richard Lawrence; brother, Bobby Seth Miles; and grandfather, Larry Surber.

Chris was a light in the lives of everyone he met. He was a gifted student and athlete, being an All-County Lineman in Atlanta, G.A., part of the track and wrestling teams, the South Eastern Power Lifting Champion from the ages of 13 to 15. He also played the cello and tuba in school and for the Richmond County Orchestra, and won many academic awards during his school years. He loved guns, to go hunting, Sci-Fi, and World War II and Vietnam history. More than anything he loved his family. He will be remembered for being a loving son, and friend.

A Funeral Service, celebrating his life, will be held at the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home & Crematory on December 20, 2023 at 12 P.M. with Pastor Michael Young to officiate. The burial will follow immediately at Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Trevor Overton, Robert “Bubba” Miles, James Miles, Anthony Reeves, Taylor Webb, and Chris Godwin.

In lieu of flowers the family requests the friends and visitors bring an ornament in Chris’ memory for a memorial Christmas Tree. Donations in his memory may also be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.    

Napier Funeral Home & Crematory 315 Main St. Graniteville, SC 29829, has been entrusted with these arrangements. To send an expression of sympathy, you may visit the guestbook at www.napierfh.com