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“Wilfred and I are sorry for your loss. We are praying for you. God heals all wounds and will provide the strength needed to get you through.
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1 of 9 | Posted by: Pearlie Moody - Fayetteville, GA
“Lawrence you will be greatly missed. It's going to be sad to go to your house on the holidays or any other day and not see you there. You gave us...Read More »
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Brian, Lori, Trey, and Austin - GA
“Rest in Peace, from your friends at Regions Bank. We will miss you.
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3 of 9 | Posted by: Roger S. Jones - McDonough, GA
“We will miss you dearly Pawpaw Lawerance. You are an inspiration to us all. A man of God, loving, caring and kind to us all. It will not be the same...Read More »
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Crystal,Sam,Gabriel,Logan and Kaitlyn - GA
“Jan and I are extremely sad to hear that Lawrence had passed. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go to all of our Pilgrim family. I'm sorry I had...Read More »
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5 of 9 | Posted by: David Vest - Panama City, FL
“we are sorry to learn of lawerence`s death
I have lots of good memories of him when we were kids our condelences to his family and
to jeanette,...Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: marlin &carolyn Vest - oneonta , AL
“We are really sadden for the death of Lawrence.We will be praying for Frankie and all the family for GOD to give them the strength to get through...Read More »
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Billy & Millie Baxter - Centre, AL
“Our deepest sympathy to Mr. Pilgrim's loved one's.
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8 of 9 | Posted by: William and Barbara Ginn and Family - SC
“Sister Frankie and family, Brother Lawrence will really be missed.I can't forget how faithful he was to the church and to the visitation team he was...Read More »
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Tim Calvert - Brother in Christ
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Mr. Lawrence Edsel Pilgrim, age 70, of McDonough, GA passed away September 27, 2012. He was born in Jefferson, AL the son of the late Rader Connie and Ruth Nancy Wendt Pilgrim. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching TV, sports, fishing, being active in his church, singing, and an avid Alabama Fan. He was a member of West Sunnyside Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by wives, Connie Blackstock Pilgrim and Judy Mosely Pilgrim; daughter, Lisa Stephenson; and several siblings. Survivors are his wife, Frankie Pilgrim of McDonough; children, David Pilgrim (Becky) of West Columbia, SC, Billy Hobby (Elaine) of McDonough, Ray Hobby (Starla) of Hampton, Terry Hobby (Lenola) of Jackson, Sharon Goddard (Tony) of Stockbridge, and James and Marie Brooks of Stockbridge; 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; sisters, Florence Blackstock of Rutledge, Jeanette David of Alpharetta, AL, Betty Payton (J.D.) of Irondale, AL, and Sara Sims of Irondale, AL; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service for Mr. Pilgrim will be Monday, October 1, 2012 – 11:00 AM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Hugh Smith Sr and Rev. Joe Kerbo officiating. Interment will be at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com
