Lawrence Woodland's Obituary
Decatur – Lawrence E. Woodland departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2015. He was born September 13, 1957 in Stanton, TN. He loved spending time with his family and friends; and was compassionate about his music. He was a skilled Mechanic and Upholsterer.
Those left to cherish his memories are his mother Sarah N. Woodland, children Tamera (Mike) Morales and Yolanda Simpson of Milwaukee, WI, Takila (Montel) Conners and Kiewanna (Courtney) Roby, stepson Trevor Evans of Decatur, and life-long companion, Sharon Evans of Decatur, brothers Walter E. (Gwendolyn)Woodland, Eric Woodland of Decatur, Gaston Woodland of Champaign, IL, sisters Nancy D. Walker of Brownsville, TN, Patsy Woodland, Charlene Woodland, Doris Woodland-Rowan, Carla Woodland, Cynthia Woodland, Fatima Woodland of Decatur, IL, and seven grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his son Lawrence L. Evans, father, Charlie B. Woodland, brother, Buford Woodland, and sister Mattie Pearl Thomas, and nephew Arcarius C. Anderson.
The Family would like to thank the staff of Decatur Memorial Hospital for their care and attention.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at Graceland Fairlawn (2091 N. Oakland Ave.) A graveside service will immediately follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family of Lawrence E. Woodland is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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