Mr. Lawrence Edward Weems was born on February 4, 1979, to William Mann and Cora Weems in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He received his formal education in the Griffin Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age, and was united with Hosanna United Methodist Church. On October 17, 2003, Lawrence was united in holy matrimony with the love of his life, Kwanza Weems in Jonesboro, Georgia. Their union was blessed with two beautiful children.
Lawrence was self-employed creating a successful business, called Wireless Technology, where he served many in the community for over 20 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed restoring classic and vintage vehicles. He also enjoyed working on various types of electronics.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the pearly gates of Heaven opened, and Mr. Lawrence Edward Weems soul was escorted to the Lord. He was preceded in death by his mother Cora Lee Weems, and brother Zachery A. Weems.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Kwanza Weems; children, LaMarian Weems, Katara Weems, Ciara Weems, Zacoyia Weems, and Destiny Weems; father, William Mann; brothers, William E. Weems, Steven Mann, and Marcus Mann both of Bridgeport, CT; sisters, Kitara Mann and Nikki Freeman both of Bridgeport, CT; He also leaves a host of aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2:00PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor H. Bernard Miller is the Eulogist.
Mr. Lawrence Edward Weems age 44 of Griffin passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at WellStar Spalding Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Weems will be announced later by Burden's Funeral Home. "We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services".
Please keep the entire family in your prayers.
Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at
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