Lawrence Edward

Andry Sr.

Lawrence Edward Andry Sr., was born on September 10, 1939 to the union of Robert Joseph Andry and Neomia Sullivan Andry in Mt. Vernon, AL, peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on March 12, 2025 in Round Rock, TX.After graduating from St. Peter Catholic High School, he began trade school and served his apprenticeship in brick masonry under the tutelage of Willie Watson, Jr., Melvin Watson, Sr., and Theron Watson, Sr.
Lawrence married, Bettye Jean Craig on June 23, 1962 and they decided to reside here in Chastang, AL, Lawrence's hometown.

Leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, dedication, and unwavering integrity to his trade as a Master Brick Mason, Lawrence set the standard for hard work, resilience, and perseverance—values that defined both his life and his work. In addition to the mastery of his trades, including carpentry, Lawrence was a passionate rancher, an avid hunter, and proud farmer. He built homes, churches, and buildings stretching from Montgomery to Pensacola to Pascagoula, Mississippi—each structure a testament to his skill, commitment, and relentless pursuit of excellence. A man of great creativity for building fireplaces, he was sought after and respected by many. His wit was always sharp, his loyalty steadfast, and his dedication unmatched. Not to mention his choice words when passionately communicating. Lawrence was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife, Bettye Jean Craig Andry, his parents and grandparents, and his sisters, Barbara Ann Andry Rogers, and Mildred Louise Andry Manning.

Lawrence is also survived by his five children, Edvin P. Williams, Flint, MI; Lawrence Edward Andry, Jr. (Rosalind Hopkins Andry), Round Rock, TX; Rev. Lawrencine Benee Andry Mason (Rev. Sanders H. Mason, III), Mobile, AL; Mrs. Leatrice Grace Andry Cunningham (Stephen Cunningham), Pflugerville, TX; and Mr. Robert Lance Emerson Andry, Sr. (Monica Munoz Andry), Pflugerville, TX; all of whom carry forward his spirit of hard work and determination; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends;
And devoted cousins and caregivers Mrs. Allyson Joseph Nichols and Mrs. Crescentia Joseph James; devoted friends Roland and Douglas Byrd; Cleophus Lewis; George Pugh; Larry Lassose; Barry Weaver; Jesse Sexton; and devoted neighbor J. J. Sauls.

The visitation will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at Rice & Reese Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. The visitation will continue at St. Peter Catholic Church Chestang, AL on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will take place in the Seymour Bluff Cemetery Bucks, AL.