In Akron, Ohio on February 22, 2001, a handsome baby boy by the name of Lawrence LeJames Rodgers was born to LaTonya LaShae Williams and Nathaniel LeJames Rodgers, lll. He was affectionately known as "Lil Bud" by close family and friends.

Lawrence didn't have a church home but he strongly believed in God. He lived his life providing for himself doing various jobs. His hobbies were spending time with his family and friends, playing video games, and making Tik Tok videos, along with other interest .

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Nathaniel Rodgers, Jr.; aunt, Roletha Williams; and Godparents, Uncle Lawrence "Bud" James and Aunt, Sharon Gibson.

On Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Lawrence was called home. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, parents, LaTonya L. Williams and Nathaniel Rodgers lll of Akron, Ohio; his siblings, LaKendra Williams, Chasity Williams, Madison Rodgers all of Akron, Ohio and Shanteria (Scott) Ewing of Marion Indiana; loving grandparents, Bonnie Jo Rodgers of Akron, Ohio, Mary Williams Taylor of Holcomb, Mississippi, and Oliver James Williams of Ruleville, Mississippi; aunts, Tangela Stewart and Alonda Brazille of Akron, Ohio; uncles, Isaac (Christina) Rodgers of Green, Ohio, Lance (Maria) Rodgers of Fairlawn, Ohio and James H. Williams of Holcomb, Mississippi; special aunt, LucShunda Blackwell of Akron, Ohio; nieces, Journee Finlea, Dior Reid of Akron, Ohio and Roletha Taylor Ewing of Marion, Indiana; nephews, George, Thomas. Denym Reid of Akron, Ohio and Travarris Ewing, Jr. and Tremaine Ewing of Marion, Indiana; best friend, Jimmier McCully; and a host of close relatives and friends.