Harold Dean Lawrence, most commonly known as "Pinky", passed away at age 94 at his residence on June 22, 2022. Pinky was a WWII Navy veteran that married Carolyn Collins, a native of Tylertown in 1949. They had been married 73 years. He was a small engine mechanic for most of his working life.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn, son Dennis (MiMi), son Steve (Marsha), 2 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

The family requests that no flowers be sent. Memorials may be made to the Tylertown Untied Methodist Church at P. O. Box 267 Tylertown, MS 39667.