Lawrence D.

Smith, Jr.

Lawrence D. Smith, Jr., 80, of Richmond, died September 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence D. Smith III; parents, Lawrence D. Sr. and Lois V. Smith and sister, Constance L. Smith. Surviving are his daughter, LaTasia S. Turpin (Robert III); three grandchildren, Robert Augustus Turpin IV, Traci Alexis Turpin and Trent Alexander Turpin; devoted friend, Elouise White; devoted cousin, Karen Matthews Davis; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Gerald L. Golden, Sr., officiating. Inurnment will follow at Forest Lawn Mausoleum.