James L. Lawrence, Sr., 86, departed this life on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110.  Graveside s ervices will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, Ohio 44273. Interment will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, Ohio 44273 . Arrangements entrusted to Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. www.smith-funeral-home.com