Tyler Jeffrey Lawrence
May 10th, 1990 - Jun 27th, 2019- Birth Date: May 10, 1990
- Death Date: Jun 27, 2019
- Funeral Date: Jul 3, 2019 at 2:30 pm
- Location: First United Methodist Church
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Biography: Tyler Jeffrey Lawrence, 29, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1990, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Tyler had a great love for all sports while growing up and everything he did, he did full blast. His main two loves were football and motocross racing.
He graduated from Pulaski Academy where he achieved All Conference in football 3 consecutive years, All State his senior year, outstanding defensive lineman and outstanding defensive player. He continued his football career with the UCA Bears and was part of the 2008 Southland Conference Football Championship team.
After his football career, he focused on his motocross racing where he won numerous awards including 2002 AHSCS Junior Short Course Champion, 2017 AHSCS 3rd Overall, 2017 AHSCS Most Improved Rider, 2018 AHSCS 6th Overall, and in 2018 he qualified for and raced in the prestigious Loretta Lynn’s MX.
In 2014 Tyler started Fit Factory with his dad and step mom. Tyler was passionate about building relationships with his clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Tyler was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Cress English; grandfathers Robert (Bob) Cress and Howard (Buddy) Lawrence. He is survived by his wife Erica Armstrong Lawrence; father Jeff Lawrence and wife Angela; step-father Steve English; grandmothers Leila (Lee) Riggs Cress and Reba Wiedower Lawrence; brother Conner Lawrence and wife Aubrey; uncle Rob Cress and wife Julie; cousins Robert Cress and wife Belen and George Cress and wife Jana; “special mom” and mentor Connie and George Wilkerson; step-brothers Sterling English and Ashton Carter, and step-sister Graci Carter.
He is also survived by his aunts Cindy Gardner and Karen Lawrence; cousins Blaire LaVoy-Fuller and husband Chad, Brooke Matamoros and husband Dave, Brittany Caldwell and Nikki Waters; and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church at 8th and Center downtown Little Rock at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019.
At the request of Tyler’s family, in lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Arkansas Hare Scramble Championship Series, Tyler Lawrence Youth Fund. Contributions may be sent via PayPal payments@ahscs.com<mailto:payments@ahscs.com> or AHSCS PO Box 986 Mabelvale, AR 72103 Please note “Tyler Lawrence Youth Fund”.
kim
Please know we are praying for the family.
I am so sorry that I was not able to attend his memorial.
May the Lord bless you all and help you through this untimely loss.
Tyler was such a strong man, mentally and physically, a strong racer and good support for the brands that supported him through racing. Tyler was such a good friend to me. Even though our friendship was only the last three years, it was continuing to grow. My wife and I really enjoyed getting to know Erica and Tyler. He will be greatly missed!!
Rest In Peace Tyler.
I will pray that the Lord will hold you so close that if it were possible you could hear the very heartbeat of God.
My heart breaks for you and your family. There are no words that I can say but I will be praying for you.
at the races and being passed by him. My prayers to his family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family during this time. God bless.
Christy
I have no words. Breeann and I both wish we could be there to support your family during this time. However please know we are here for anything you need. Tyler was a wonderful man and I was lucky to have seen the shine from his love for life. He will forever be cherished and remembered in this family that became part of his at the gym. Love, light, and healing for you all!