Lawrence Keith Early

In his infinite wisdom, God our Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well, called Lawrence Keith Early home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Lawrence was born on November 12, 1967, in Harrisburg, PA, the oldest of three sons to Wyatt E. Early, Jr. and Sylvia Ann (Washington) Hobbs. He had a special place in his heart for his brothers, Wyatt E. III and Steven J. He came to know the Lord as a young adult and had a deep faith in God. Lawrence graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1987. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration in 2011, a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance in 2012, and a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Organizational Structure and Design in 2013, all from Colorado Technical University. He was proud to have attained Eagle Scout honors in 1985 through the Boy Scouts of America. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he was happy to see the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LII and LIX. Lawrence was kindhearted and extremely giving; in fact, gift-giving was his love language. He was a collector of authentic sports memorabilia and enjoyed investing in the stock market, fishing, and astronomy. Lawrence had been employed as an Analyst and Underwriter with Aetna since 2017. Prior to that, he worked for American Education Services in Harrisburg for 17 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Ann Hobbs; his brother, Wyatt Edward Early III; and his stepfather, Kenneth R. Hobbs. He is survived by his father, Wyatt E. Early, Jr. (Margo); his brother, Steven J. Early (Kimberly), all of Harrisburg, PA; his sister, Rasheeda Jordan (Nathan, Jr.); his aunt, Ellen L. Lee of Oklahoma City, OK; three uncles, John C. Washington (Doris), Joseph C. Washington, and Jeffrey C. Washington (Patricia), all of Harrisburg, PA; three stepsisters, Arlynn Davis of Raleigh, NC, Lerin Hayward, and Cherie M. Hobbs of Harrisburg, PA; three nephews, Mason I. Early, Tyriq Collier, and James Chambers; one niece, Yadisa Brown; and a host of cousins and dear friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME. Flower delivery, 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, at WFD.

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Lawrence Keith Early

November 12, 1967 - September 6, 2025