Obituaries

Kristion Norvinnia McLaurine, 25, passed away on December 9, 2024. Services will be Saturday, December 21, 2024 beginning with visitation at 11 am and funeral service to follow at 1 pm at Greater Israel Baptist Church, 1509 Magazine Street.

Kristion leaves to cherish his memories his father, Norvinnia McLaurine of Louisville, Kentucky; mother, Kristie Baxter-McLaurine, of Charleston, SC; two sisters, NeKhira McLaurine of Houston, Texas and sister Adayah Baxter of Charleston SC; three brothers, Malcom Watts of Lexington Park, MD, Aaron McLaurine of Charleston SC, and Jayden McLaurine of Meridian, MS; his paternal grandmother, Helen McLaurine of Lima, Ohio; maternal grandfather,  Anthony Baxter of Charleston, S.C.; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kristion was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Delores Brown Baxter and paternal grandfather M.C. George McLaurine.

Kristion will always be remembered for his smile, attention grabbing charisma, and beautiful beard! His eyes would light up a room and he always had a way of getting your attention. Whether it was by a sudden movement or a funny gesture, he was going to command your attention either way!