Lawrence Elsworth Atchison was the youngest of four children born on August 12, 1926 to John and Mattie Atchison near Eufaula, Oklahoma. Lawrence is preceded in death by both parents, first and second wife, siblings Luther, Reba Braggs, John and one grandson David Atchison. Lawrence attended Booker T. Washington School through the 8th grade. He worked the family farm until the age of 17. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and received a Victory Ribbon, and an Overseas Service Bar. He received promotion as Staff Sergeant and later received an honorable discharge. Mourning his loss are his sons, Morris Atchison, Sr., Oakland, CA; David Atchison, Sr., Oklahoma City (Judy) and Lawrence Atchison, Jr.,(Kim) Albuquerque, NM. Seven grandchildren, Morris Jr., Michael, Jamiella all of Oakland CA; David L. Atchison Jr., Eufaula, OK, Thomas Atchison (Sarah) of El Paso, TX, Stepen Atchison (Krista) and Melodie Atchison of Albuquerque, NM. Fourteen great-grandchildren. Brothers-In-Law, Alonzo Winston (Margaret), Alexander Winston (Dorothy). Sisters-In-Law, Willa Mae Winston and Della Shirley (George). A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.