of Little Rock, AR
December 21, 1960 - September 4, 2023
Lawrence Sorenson, 62, of Alexander, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Lorraine Sorenson and special nephew, Jerry Don Houser. Lawrence leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Linda Sorenson; two sons, Lawrence, Sorenson, Jr., Chris Sorenson; three sisters, Lorraine Hill, Sylvia Byars, Karen Stigar; aunt, Joan Briody; several nieces and nephews, one special buddy, Mason and many great friends.
Lawrence was the owner of Southwest Bike Shop and Southwest Special Events in Little Rock. He was known as "Candyman" for his cotton candy. Lawrence had a heart of gold, always doing for others before himself. He had a contagious sense of humor and was always quick to make you laugh. Lawrence was a devoted family man, loved his two boys, his family and his special dog, Gunner, who helped him through his cancer.
Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Sunday, September 10, 2023 in the Chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home with funeral services following Monday, September 11, 2023 at 11 am. Burial will be in Hester Cemetery in Lonoke, Arkansas.
"Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone."
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38 Condolence(s)
Darrell and Charmaine Estell
Saturday, September 16, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Chris Hinkle
Monday, September 11, 2023
I had the honor and privilege of meeting Lawrence through mutual admiration for all things Evel and I was amazed and blown away by the amf stuff he had but we became fast friends and I made several visits over the last few years we swapped a couple of bicycles and EK toys and hundreds of stories sitting at the shop made me feel like a kid on Christmas and he’d be re lacing a rim while he’s talking EK stuff I’ll definitely charish these bikes even more now sitting there at the shop putting it together after I had all the parts together it’s priceless now - thank you Lawrence for your kind heart and the cool times and memories my friend I’ll see you on the other side I’ll just listen for Evel’s xr750 and I’ll find you and I know you are up there and have finally landed happily! I love you buddy ✌ï¸ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ðŸš²
Brad Dodge
Monday, September 11, 2023
When I think of lawerence, I think of EK. Who I idolized as a young kid. We will miss you. I bet your hanging out with Robby and him now. Jumping ramps. Building Bikes
Jessica & Tony Downing
Sunday, September 10, 2023
We Love Y'all and We are Praying for Y'all!
Fly High Uncle Lawrence!
Sam Alton
Sunday, September 10, 2023
“To Better Daysâ€
Diana Kindy Ramsey
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Lawrence we will miss so much,your love of people was so great,your heart was genuinely big as a mountain your smile will never forgotten .Linda we love you and the boys your always in my heart and prayers love Diana Kindy
Allen Hamby
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Ronaee’ and I will truly miss you as we have worked side by side for many years as well as all the locals. It will not be the same without that big smile and laughter. Until we see you again. R.I.P
Susan Rea
Sunday, September 10, 2023
my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Heaven gained a special man
Sharon McClain
Sunday, September 10, 2023
He will be truly missed
Lawrence was always so kind to me and my family
Cozy’s concession
Gliceria & Elmo Kirby
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Linda, Sons, Sylvia, Karen, and families. so sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in our prayers for God's comfort during your time of grief. Glice and I both thought a lot of him' and were so proud to have the privilege to call him one of our dear friends. Looking forward to seeing him in the great heavenly reunion. Take care and God bless.
Glice & Elmo Kirby
Chuck Tedder
Saturday, September 9, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved hanging around Lawrence because he would make me laugh and he was a very loving man. My prayers are with you, but just know you will see him again! I love your family.
Scott D Pennington
Saturday, September 9, 2023
I'm so heart broke I can't put in words my grief. There will never be a day from now forward that you won't be missed. Your advice and encouragement over the years are invaluable to me.
Mark and Shawn Hallman
Friday, September 8, 2023
Dear Linda, Karen, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Mark and Shawn Hallman
Gordon Honda Family
Friday, September 8, 2023
We will miss and Love you Lawrence . You and your Family have always been a vital part of Our Family for so many years. We will miss your smile whenever we seen you. Karen, Our deepest sympathy 💠to you and your Family.
Honda Family
Mike Wagner
Friday, September 8, 2023
Sorry for your loss.
Sean Evatt
Friday, September 8, 2023
With my deepest sympathy
Don Honn
Friday, September 8, 2023
Thank You For Being A Great Friend !!
You are a inspiration to many and will be deeply missed ! God Bless You Linda and family .
Bones Heal , Pain is temporary and Chicks Dig Scars .
Evel Knievel
Hazel Gibson
Friday, September 8, 2023
Lawrence, you and your family have been a part of my life for the last 46 years and you will be a part of my heart for the next 100. I loved you like a son, a brother, and a best friend. Your memory will go on forever!
Linda and sons, my heart is with you and if I can pray you through this, it’s done. I love you all very much and I’m always here for you.! Hazel
James Fairchild
Friday, September 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the family.
I am very happy to have known him.
William Beck
Friday, September 8, 2023
My Condolences too Linda and her Boys.. I Never actually got too meet Lawerence.. I sent Linda and Lawerence and Old Sears Bike that I wasn’t going too Restore? It was a Absolute Piece of “Junkâ€! That’s how I Met Linda.. Lawerence did a “FANTASTIC†Job restoring I was looking forward too meeting both of them One day when we could get back there and Checkout His Shop and his Love For “ Evil†Stuff! I will still make it back there someday! â™¥ï¸ So I’m sending all my Love and Condolences too Linda and HerFamily! God Bless you Lawrence! You Fought your Ass off! Now you can Rest in Paradise! ðŸ™â™¥ï¸ðŸ˜‡
The Isaacs Family
Friday, September 8, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Isaacs Family
Jr & Sheila McNEW
Friday, September 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Lawrence will greatly missed. He was the most generous person we knew. ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Brent Johnson
Friday, September 8, 2023
I have known Lawrence "Candyman" Sorenson 40 years and He was always an inspiration to Myself and many others. A kind man with a fearless spirit combined with great sense of humor always extending a kind hand. To know Him is to love Him and We are all going to miss His presence. I am proud to have known Him as my friend. May He rest in peace.
Mike Bruns
Friday, September 8, 2023
Rest well my friend and thanks for the memories!
jaimee sadler
Thursday, September 7, 2023
sorry for your loss Lawerance Was a Good man he will be gratly missed for ever in our hearts
Nathan downing
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Prayers and love you
Paula Snyder
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Linda and boys I’m so sorry for your loss. Y’all are in my prayers.
Lawrence was a wonderful man.
Mark Poe
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Darrell and Charmaine Estell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
barrie middleton
Thursday, September 7, 2023
He will be missed wonderful man
Dreama Reed
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Sorry for y'all lost prayers go out to the family
Daniel Vee
Thursday, September 7, 2023
I met Lawrence through his generous help with my retored Evel Knievel bike. Although we never me in person, Lawrence was a genuine class act to me! I was sad to hear of his passing. Lawrence, you will be missed!
Joey Hancock
Thursday, September 7, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way for peace and comfort. Fly High my friend.
Megan Duncan
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Linda and boys,
I am so sadden to hear of Lawrence's passing. He was always a joy to work with at Dickey Stephens the 3 summers I worked there. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to lose someone to cancer.
Panda Gire
Thursday, September 7, 2023
RIP my buddy. I will miss ya! Snoop forever!!
Tanya Engle
Thursday, September 7, 2023
My deepest condolences. He will be missed.
Sallee Curfman Mondy
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Will miss you Lawrence and love you!
Cheyenne and Austin Wallis
Thursday, September 7, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss . We will continue to pray for you and the family .