Rev. Gerald T. Laurence passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at his residence in Crump, TN. He was born June 6, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the former Minister of Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
Corinth, MS, He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his Wife: Brenda Laurence – Crump, TN, Daughters: Julie Swanke & husband Michael –Minneapolis, Minnesota; Laura Ellen Laurence – Savannah, TN; Karen Rushing & husband Taylor – Beech Bluff, TN; Sons: Michael Laurence – Phoenix, AZ; Greg Smith – Booneville, MS; Matthew Smith – Portland, OR, 10 Grandchildren: Keith, Kellie, Mickey, Ivan, Brandie, Bobbie, Anna, Brandon, Cade, Caleb, 4 Precious Great Grandchildren: Emma, Hope, Ruby, Rylan, Brother: Leslie Glen Laurence & wife Hilda – Nashville, TN, Sister: Carole L. Rudder & husband Allan – St. Simons Island, GA
He is welcomed to Heaven by a Son: Brian Smith, Parents: Virgil L. & Ruby J. Laurence, Brother: Thomas J. Laurence , Sister: Shirley L. Ogden