Chief Apostle Dr. LAWRENCE E. BRAGGS SR.,

68, Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Dec. 23, 2022. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Delois J. Braggs and only begotten son Lawrence “BJ” Braggs Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Latasha Braggs, LaKiesha Braggs; siblings: Robert (Patricia) Kelly Jr, Ted (Chanda) Braggs, Larry (Angela) Braggs, Cynthia Taylor, four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Apostle Dr. Lawrence E Braggs, Pastor & Founder of The Awareness Center International (formerly Trumpet and Zion Ministries), was born Oct. 3, 1954, in West Helena, Ark.

Dr. Braggs started in ministry as a musician, later becoming a pioneer in the Apostolic and Spiritual Awareness Movement in the state of Arkansas and the tri-state area. As a trailblazing community leader, philanthropist, and activist, Dr. Braggs established multiple staples such as “Praises in the Park,” “Monday Night Gospel Skate Night,” “Club Resurrection” “Destiny Daycare,” “Destiny School of Outreach” Sunday Night Deliverance, Apostolic Connection, Unplugged W/Dr L. E. and so much more. Dr. Braggs will lie in state Wednesday, 3-6:30 p.m. with Pre-Celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. at ACIDI 900 S. Pine St. Little Rock, Ark.; International Celebration of Life: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church 1709 John Barrow Rd. Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111 “Service You Can Trust”