JOHNSON CITY - Chapman Lawrence Porterfield passed away February 22nd. Lawrence was peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones at his home in Johnson City, TN.
Originally from Roanoke, Virginia â Lawrence and Brenda, his loving wife of fifty-one years, made Johnson City, TN their family home after time spent in St. Louis, MO and Montgomery, AL. Lawrence was a graduate of East Tennessee State University.
Lawrence had a successful business career as an executive with Rice Bottling Company â however he never focused on his own personal success â instead, he prioritized treating colleagues, and the communities he served with the utmost respect and attention. As he was once quoted saying âI just want to treat people well and sell some Pepsi â Cola. That goes a long wayâ