On July 6 1969 twin babyboys were born to the late Celetha Deleveaux-Dean and Clarence Alexander FritzSr. They named them Clarence & Lawrence Alexander Fritz to the delight ofthe entire family.
Lawrence also known as “Billy” spent his early childhood in OxfordAve. The family built their dream home and relocated to Churchill Subdivision. Lawrence loved basketball; and played thesport repeatedly on the neighborhood court nearby, where his mouth was always theloudest, as he was also the self proclaimed “best player” around town. On this very court, was where he met a lot ofpeople, and he established good friendships throughout the neighborhood.
Lawrence attended YellowElder Primary School, S. C. McPherson Junior High School and graduated from A.F. Adderley Senior High School as part of the “Class of 1986”. Upon graduation,he went into the construction field with his father the late Clarence AlexanderFritz Sr. After spending a few years; he left the construction field to perusea new career as a Glazier (working with glass). He was employed at Nassau Glass, CBS Bahamasand Storm Frame Windows and Doors; he was so passionate about glasswork that helater formed his own business called Glass Plus and Beyond Glass.
Lawrence grew up knowingGod, and later joined Bethany Assembly Church in 1996, where he was enrolled asa member with numerous portfolio’s, under his purview. He was actively involved with the YouthMinistry, Maintenance Department, a Bus Driver, and also serving as a Mentor toyoung men in the church and its surrounding community. Lawrence was also a partof the Assemblies of God National Youths and Choir Ministry, where he was wellloved, appreciated and respected among his peers.
Truly a Socialite, and assuch he was the life of the party. Lawrenceknew how to make you laugh, and have a good time. Lawrence loved his family so dearly that hewould look for opportunities to bring them together. He would take the lead andspare head the planning of parties and bowling as a way to bring the familytogether in a fun and peaceful way. Lawrence was the “Peace Maker”.
Lawrence loved music; itmade him feel good even in his darkest moments. So he would DJ for parties,churches and other social events during his spare time.
Lawrence Fritz was blessedwith a beautiful daughter name; Syntyche Fritz and a beautiful granddaughtername; Jurnee Johnson. He and Syntyche were very close and there was not a daygo by that they did not talk and discuss the future, especially about hisgranddaughter.
In 2017 Lawrence was diagnosewith a lung condition, which sometimes landed him in and out of hospital. In the past two years, his condition took aturn for the worst and knowing Lawrence he battled with his illness until hisdemise. On April 11th, 2022 Lawrence fought his final battle andtook his last breath……
Lawrence was predeceasedby his:
Mother: CelethaDeleveaux-Dean; Father: ClarenceAlexander Fritz Sr.; Grandmother: LolitaBaptise; Uncle: Theophilis Fritz; Aunts: Miriam Merritt, Emerald Roberts,Olive Louise Pratt; Niece: Sharnika Fritz; Cousin: Robert Merritt.
Left to cherish hismemories are his Daughter: SyntycheFritz; Granddaughter: JurneeJohnson; Sisters: Clarissa Fritz-Brice,Karen Higgs, Miriam Mackey; Brothers:Clarence Fritz, Alphonso Munroe, James Dean; Aunt: Estelle Swain; Nieces:Retired Sergeant 1st class Shernell Higgs, Cheryl Humes, KertorraDavis, Latesha Thurston, Melissa Mckinney, Barnell Gray, Hilary Mchardy-Burrows,Alisha, Tanisha, Tanicka, Anastasia Mackey Jalisa Dean; Nephews: Leonardo Wright, Cryril Mackey Jr, Teran Mackey, TevinFritz, Marvin Burrows Sr., Leander Davis; GrandNieces and Nephews: Khalil Grant, Aaron Greene Jr, Tekia Morley, ShandiaWright, Antonique Clarke, Robin & Roberto Harris, Bianca Smith, KilluaMackey, Shanae & Shaniya Davis, Jeffrey & J’amiaya Duncombe MarvinBurrows Jr, Madison Burrows, Faith Bowles, Lilly & Savanna Mackey, AmirRennee, Great Grand Nieces Amora&Amila Lopez Grant; In laws:Ruth Munroe, Anthony Brice, Cyril Mackey Sr.; Cousins: Sandra & Godfrey Gardiner, The children of the lateEmerald Roberts, Leanna Richardson, Wellington Hamilton, Alberta Collie andJoshua Deleveaux; Sybil Johnson, Angela Bain, George Pratt, Anita Francis,Robert Young, Theresa Bethel, Charles Laroda, Judy Knowles, Nolan Johnson,Rhoda Plakaris, Alan Curry, O’Neil Francis, Broderick Francis, Anastasha,Valentino, Livingston Pratt, Taveres Laroda, Gaynell Rolle, Keith Fritz,Patrick Poitier and Stephanie Poitier; SpecialFriend: Cindy Higgs; Other Relatives& Friends: James Thompson Jr., Timothy Moore, Ena White & Family,Kirklin Collie & Family, the late Mavis Moncur & Family, the late Mr.&Mrs.Rahming & Family, the Moss Family, Janice Johnson and Family, PaulineFerguson and Family, Jeronald Johnson and Family, Trevonya Bostwick and Family,Dashika Knowles and Family, Hanna Brice and Family, The entire Churchill Subdivisioncommunity family, The Management and staff of Bus & Truck Company, NassauGlass, BAM, The Windshield House, Sunshine Auto, Storm Frame and CBS Bahamas, andA. F Adderley Senior High School Class of 1986.
Lawrence leaves behind a host of other relatives & friends to cherish his memories, who are too numerous to mention.
