Lawrence E. Clayborn, Sr.

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou are with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.” Psalm Twenty Three Lawrence E. Clayborn, Sr., was born July 17, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the blessed union of Albert Jack and Edna Faye Mitchell Clayborn. After his 60th season, on Wednesday, May 8, 2008, at his home on Lakeshore Drive in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he departed this life and took flight for his eternal home in heaven. Lawrence attended school in the Hot Springs School District and was a machine operator at Weyerhaeuser in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Lawrence had an outgoing personality and was affectionately called “Boo-Coo” by his family and close friends. Boo-Coo was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. He leaves indelible impressions in the heart of his children: Patrick A. Clayborn, Lawrence E. & his wife Sandra Clayborn, Jr., and one daughter, Tina Johnson all of Hot Springs, AR; one sister, Martha Reynolds of Milwaukee, WI; three brothers Charles Clayborn of Los Angeles, CA; Charlie Clayborn of Milwaukee, WI; and Albert Clayborn, II, of Mt. Pine, AR. He also leaves two beautiful grandchildren, Tyreal Clayborn, Laina Martin and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and numerous friends. The last farewell to “Boo-Coo” will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of St. Thomas Baptist Church, 347 Grove Street, Hot Springs, Arkansas. His body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service time. Rev. Charles E. Thomas, pastor of St. Thomas Baptist Church, will preach a message of comfort and hope. The Committal Service & Final Resting Place will be at the Friendship Cemetery in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Active bearers of the casket will be Albert Clayborn, III., Brandon Clayborn, Bryant Clayborn, DeWayne Franklin, Kenneth Bates and Larry Narvels. Honorary bearers of the casket will be Charles Clayborn, Charlie Clayborn, Albert Clayborn, II., Jackson Calyborn, Phil Smith and Auther Honey.