Lawrence Donnell Wilder was born October 21, 1953 to the late John Henry and Carien Wright Wilder in Carthage, MS. He is preceded in death by one sister, Linda Wilder.

Lawrence accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Old Jerusalem M.B. Church.

He received his education at the Thomastown Attendance Center. He always enjoyed art and loved to draw pictures for his teachers and put in there class rooms.

He graduated from Thomastown Attendance Center in 1971. After graduation he moved to Jackson, MS. Later he moved to Starkville, MS where he departed this life on March 19, 2021.

He leaves to cherish his memories: One sister, Alice (Lawrence) Latiker, Gary, Indiana; one brother, Odessie (Andrew) Wilder, Jackson, MS; six nieces, three nephews, two uncles, two aunts, and many cousins and friends.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Old Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Carthage, MS.

DATE OF GRAVESIDE: Saturday 03/27/2021 at 12:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: Old Jerusalem Cemetery, Carthage, MS

VIEWING: Friday 03/26/2021 12:00-7:00 p.m.