Lawrence E. Cousar Sr.

Lawrence Everett Cousar Sr. 84, transitioned peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday May 31, 2017. Lawrence was born in New Zion, South Carolina to Sarah (Cousar) McFadden and John Cooper. Lawrence attended and graduated from Walker Gamble High school in New Zion, SC, later serving his country in the US Army (Korean War). On December 25, 1955, He joined hands in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Ann Redden. A short time after Mary and Lawrence moved to New Haven, CT making Connecticut their new found residence. Lawrence and Mary joined Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, as founding members, under the leadership of Rev. Allen H. Smith. In nineteen fifty eight, Mary Ann and Lawrence were blessed with a son Lawrence Cousar Jr, followed by three more blessings, one baby girl born in nineteen seventy four, which Lawrence adored. Lawrence was employed at US. Repeating Arms as a machinist for 33 yrs. He retired, and enjoyed spending the majority of his time with his family, particularly his grandchildren. He was a devoted, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who went head over heels to make sure his family had all that they needed and more. During the early ninety’s there was not one day that Lawrence did not miss picking up his grandchildren transporting them to school as well as attending their educational events . He called every morning to say hello, and walked over to his daughter and son in- law’s house when he didn’t received an answer to make sure everyone was okay. (This was not out of the ordinary for Lawrence if one was familiar with his very distinct personality).. Lawrence was well respected and loved by everyone he came in contact with. He was a man who stood firm on his beliefs, agreed with all his wife’s opinions with a smile...… (even if he didn’t agree). Most of all he always found a way to make you laugh, Lawrence was a great man of strength, faith, and perseverance, later in life, as he begin to have more Dr. appointments, he never complained , he continued on with a smile every day, moving forward full of faith and determination. After retirement, Lawrence and MaryAnn, joined First Baptist Church in Milford, CT under the leadership of Pastor Carlton Giles. Lawrence grew closer in faith and had a deep love for the lord, and attended worship services with his wife regularly each Sunday, on the Sundays that he wasn’t feeling his best, as independent as he was he still gained the strength to get himself dressed for services. One final favorite that must not be left out was his love for The Yankee Baseball team. If you knew him well you would find him during the baseball seasons in his basement on his couch with his tv tuned to the Yankee Baseball Game eating his favorite plate of watermelon or hot wings with extra hot sauce. Lawrence leaves to mourn his death, his loving wife of 62yrs , Mary Ann Cousar one daughter and son in law, Tahirah & Abdul- Karim Sharif, two sons, Kenneth Cousar, and Carl Epps. Five grandchildren, Tariq, Safiyah, and Inayah Sharif, Howard and Maurice Gray. One special Aunt and Uncle, Florence Jackson ,and Henry Cousar Jr. (Virginia) of Sumpter, SC. One brother, Letroy McFadden of Sumpter, SC. Six Nieces, Delores Walker, (Rickia Turner) Betty Hines, Gwendolyn Rush, and Lila Hammett, all of Sumpter, SC. and one nephew Tyrone Walker (Laura), of New Haven, CT. (formerly of Sumpter SC.)

Lawrence E. Cousar Sr.

April 30, 1933 - May 31, 2017