Lawrence Donald Wilson
August 8th, 1970 – January 18th, 2024
Lawrence Donald Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri was born on the 8th day of August in 1970. As the third child of his loving mother, Gerturude Wilson (deceased), and father Lawrence Donald Brodie, Donald was the baby of his family. He is survived by his two older siblings Damon Givonni Wilson and Roulanda Wilson.
Everyone knew Donald as a career culinary professional. His creative nature made him exceptional in the kitchen, while his generosity made him a beloved chef in the neighborhood. Donald loved what he did, and he was always happy to bring friends and family together over a delicious meal.
Donald held his family close to his heart and instilled these values into his 5 children: David, Lauren, Dominic, Giovanni, and Lana who he lovingly raised during his union with Jana Loftis. He adored his sweet grandchild, Cruze, and great nieces Delilah and Echinacea who lovingly called him “Uncle-Grandpa.” He also leaves behind his Uncle Wendell Buchanan, Uncle Rodney Johnson, his Nephew Ryan Wilson, his “Sis” Robin and his only surviving Great Aunt, Darlene Gillespie.
Whether it was maintaining a sweet ride, fishing with his sons, traveling the world, or catching a good sports game on TV, Donald enjoyed the simple things in life. “Nothing beats a failure, but a try,” he would constantly remind us. Donald maintained a humble spirit that nudged us to be better than we were yesterday.
Donald was a socialite whose great smile, contagious laugh, and sensible humor was sure to brighten the day of those around him. His friendly and easy going spirit made him many friends throughout his life, all of whom will agree that a good time was going to be had when “Low” was around.
Our beloved Donald passed away Thursday, January 18th, 2024. We will miss our exceptional father, grandpa, brother, uncle, son, and friend dearly, and will carry him in our hearts as we live in his honor.
Services will be held at Newstead Avenue Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, 1/26/2024
4370 N Market St, St. Louis, MO 63113
The Viewing will be held Friday, from 10 AM – 12 PM, followed by The Service from 12-1:30pm.
For those that can attend, the repass will be held in the multipurpose room at the Newstead Avenue Missionary Baptist Church after.
To all the FAMILY – May you keep Papa Lo in your hearts. The Russo Team will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
To my brother I haven’t seen in so long, God be with you. 🙏🙏🙏
Although we haven’t seen much of Lawrence in the last year, I always considered him a good neighbor, and friend. Will be missed dearly, our heart goes out to his children and family.🙏🙏
To my dear friend I am truly sorry for your lost I am hear for you and your family ,including the ladies at the beauty shop!!
l will miss eating headcheese sandwiches with you,our favorite,passed down to us from our families. Grandma Tina
Our deepest condolences goes out to the entire family. We are family and are here for what ever you need our prayers are with you.
💕 The Justice Family
Prayers are with the family. 🙏 🙏
Rest Well Uncle Donald, I wish time had allowed us to cross paths again. My condolences to your family as well
Your Loving Niece
Rest well Lil Donald…Forever Love you..
Hey this is auntie Sue I am so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you I know your
family so well I’m almost like family your father and I lying your uncle he all used to eat party together when I heard about your father passes
always I was heartbreaking I didn’t really believe it was true that Ronnie said yes and I called her I will continue praying for you and your family and friends and loved ones I wish I could come to him but I just found out today it is tomorrow which the 26th I wonder what I have a doctor appointment about it I don’t live in St Louis I live in Columbia Missouri and I used to come up all the time and visit your family with your grandparents and some uncle and we slept a little time well I just hope that I make it up this weekend if the weather is fine go to the doctor so I’ll try to come Saturday if it does is clear it’s not I’ll get up soon to visit you all if it’s anything you need please let Ronnie know and I will send what I can for you all I love you all and faith in the Lord and he will get you through this hard times right now
I will never forget you cuz. I am glad you and your family visited me some years ago in Los Angeles and met up with you and Jada in New Orleans a few years ago. RIP Benny
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
We send prayers and love to you and your family. Love Angela and Carol Robinson.
To all my friends and family On Page Blvd my deepest condolences forever in my prayers 🙏
I remember meeting you shortly after you were born. Seeing you grow up and becoming a chef extraordinaire. Rest In Power
I will miss you my Brother, thanks for the many gifts. RIP🌹
I’ve known you for all the years we worked together. You were (are) a kind person with a heart of gold. I haven’t heard or seen you in a while but the love was never lost! See you again Sir Lawrence!