Lawrence

Benard

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee"
Isaiah 26:3

Lawrence Benard 92, of Beaumont, TX; transitioned from labor to reward, Jun. 29, 2024.

Services are Saturday, Jul. 06, 2024, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be held in Magnolia Cemetery Beaumont TX.

Lawrence Benard was born August 12, 1931, to the union of Arthur Sr., and Alverda Lewis Benard in Basile, Louisiana. He departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.

A resident of Beaumont from a young age, Lawrence graduated from Charlton-Pollard High School and attended Rice University until drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served his country in the Korean Conflict from 1950-1953. He grew up with his family at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, where the entire family was involved in ministry. He was a dedicated servant-leader and supported the church in all of her endeavors for the Kingdom as a Trustee, Deacon, Usher, and member of the Men's Chorus.

Lawrence was married to Mildred Briggs Benard and together raised their family of six children. They shared ministry work at Pilgrim Rest until her demise in 2007. He retired from his various employments with Beaumont Steel, BISD Transportation Department, Beaumont Enterprise (independent distributor), A/C technician and carpenter. He was a true handyman, capable of handling any job placed before him, and did much to serve others with his talents.

Lawrence is predeceased by his parents and siblings, Arthur Jr., Willie, L. B., Melvin, and Leroy Benard.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Connie Green Redeaux, Sacramento, CA, Jada Benard Broussard (Cliff Jr.), Beaumont, Dwight Briggs (Shelia), and Ronald Briggs (Regina) all of Sacramento, Marlin Jeff Benard and Robert Benard (Carolyn) all of Beaumont. Grandchildren: Raynette Green, Tarla Thomas (Les), Jada Briggs, Sabrina Briggs, Eric Briggs, and Justin Benard, all of Sacramento, Dionne Briggs, Rachel Butler, Shirlle Benard, and Sterling Castille, all of Houston, Tania Benard Turner (Darius), Spring, TX, April Goudeaux (Anthony), Washington, D.C., Kelly Benard, Whitney Benard, Latoya Thomas (LeeJay), Chastity Broussard, Lakarra Broussard, and Touie Simion (Reggie), all of Beaumont. Fourteen great-grandchildren, 4 of whom were his "Little Helpers", Chaze and Imani Broussard, JaMarqus Brantley and Sarai Castille, and three great-great-grandchildren. Lawrence also leaves his siblings: Helen Jones, Robert Keith Benard (Sharon), Helen Marie Clark, Diane Graham (Archie), and Alton McCurley (Belva). His sisters and brother-in-law, Gladys Gamblin, Virgie Landry, Katherine Briggs, Wilburine Benard, and Odis B. Briggs, Sr., and many extended family members and friends

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com