Lawrence Ellis "Paw" Caraway, 85, of ¶®É«µÛ, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at home in ¶®É«µÛ following a lengthy illness.
He shared 61 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Janice Woodie Caraway. Together they built a family that brought them immense pride and joy. Lawrence is lovingly remembered by his sons, Walter Henry Caraway and Christopher Lawrence Caraway (wife Kate); and his daughter, Jennifer Hawkins (husband Eric). His legacy continues through his nine grandchildren, Stevie Dellinger, Lauren Baird (Chase), Kyle Caraway, Zachary Hawkins, Kaleb Hawkins (Hannah), Erica Hawkins, Hayden Caraway (Madison), Riley Caraway, and Hayley Caraway; and five great-grandchildren, Knox Clark, Paxton Clark, Henry Baird, Bennett Baird, and Lena Joy Hawkins.
Lawrence also leaves behind his sister, Frances Frankin (husband Luther) and numerous nieces and nephews who cherished him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Henry Caraway and Leila Denton Duckworth Caraway; sisters, Avis Roberts, Gladys Chapman, Indiana Smith, Marie Causby, Vivian Dolan, Phyllis Grady; and brothers, Harold Caraway, Kenneth Caraway, Glenn Duckworth, Bill Duckworth, and Donald Caraway.
The family will receive friends at Grace Baptist Church in ¶®É«µÛ, NC on May 31st at 1:30 p.m. with a Celebration of Life following at 3 p.m. The Neptune Society is supporting the family with arrangements.
Caraway, Lawrence
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