Service Details
His Homegoing service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1120 Grand Ave., Racine. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Roy Lee Laws, Sr. of Racine, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 at the age of 80. He was one of nine children and the eldest son born to the late Learm and Theresa Laws in Plumerville, Arkansas on May 28, 1942. Roy accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. After graduating from Menifee high school in 1960, he moved to California where he began his studies at Santa Monica Technical School for engineering. He then went on to work for McDonnell Douglas on the Apollo Space program and DC-10 aircrafts.
In 1973, he moved to Wisconsin and began working as a supervisor at AMC Chrysler until he retired in 1990. Upon retirement, he pursued multiple entrepreneurial ventures including opening a restaurant, several night clubs, bait shop, lawn service and independent trucking contractor. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and watching sports.
Roy served on the Trustee Board St. Paul MBC. He was a Mason with the South Gate Lodge No. 6, F. & A.M., Prince Hall Affiliated in Racine, WI.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James and Sam Robert Laws; sister, Freddie Laws; father-in-law, Ben Franklin; mother-in-law, Inez Franklin. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 25 years, Wade Ella Laws; his children, Robert Laws of Little Rock, AR, Kimberlynn Laws and Roy Laws, Jr. both of Racine, WI and Michelle (Royce) Gurnell of Atlanta, GA; stepchildren, Jacque (Kristina) Wilson, Danielle Wilson, Dawn (Gerald) Cook, Pierre Wilson, Owen Wilson, Jr. all from Washington, DC; Milton (Joyce) Taylor, Jeffery (Mykicia) Hubbard, Reggie (Lakestra) Hubbard all of Racine, WI and Shana (Tehl) Borger of Kenosha, WI, Marina Novakovich, DeAngelo Morrell D. Cobb, Dashawn Laws, Nicklos Laws of Milwaukee, WI, Nabor Laws and Izell (Faye) Fonder of Racine, WI. He is further survived by siblings, Louvenia Webb-Shawnee of Kansas, Julia (Woodrow) Canady of Plumerville, AR, Carolynn (James) Butler of North Little Rock, AR, Linda Timmons of Plumerville, AR, Paul (Yvette) Laws of Bloomington, MN, and Laythel Laws of Sacramento, CA; sisters-in-law, Kathy Laws of Fort Worth, TX, Frankie Rocket of Oak Creek, WI, Shirley Franklin of Grand Rapids, MI and brother-in-law Melvin Clark of Helena, AR and Terry (Beth) Franklin of Minneapolis, MN; along with a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other relatives and friends that loved him dearly.
Ray and Darlene McNeal says
Praying for the entire Laws family and sending our-heartfelt condolences . McNeal family.
Gracie G Witherspoon says
To a Family I have known for many, many years, I offer my sincere heartfelt condolences. May the Love of our Heavenly Father and the Peace of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
NICOLE JACKSON says
Sending California love to you all. We’re family. Your loss is my loss. Prayers and most heartfelt condolences. Working for Roy helped me pay for college. I’m most grateful for that and will forever appreciate his generosity. #seconddad
Miriam Matache says
My deepest condolences from Malawi 🇲🇼.. may almighty God be with you in this time the Roy’s family..
Carolyn Ray-Odems says
My deepest condolences to Roy, Kimberly and Michelle. May the peace of God be with you all.
Patricia Henderson says
Im so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. 🙏🙏
Lilli Brown says
My deepest and sincerest condolences in the loss of Mr. Laws. Kim, Roy, and Michelle, you are in my prayers.
Bobbie and Beverly Reynolds says
Praying for all the family and friends of this wonderful man. May he rest in peace
Annette Wray says
Praying for the family.
Paula Boykin says
My sincere condolence to the family may God comfort you in your time of need
Morylon A. Foster George says
Sending condolences to Roy L. Laws family. Sorry to hear of your lost . Will keep you in prayer 🙏 . May God give you comfort during this difficult time.
Corenna Levingston (jojo2)(Roy's Place) says
Wade and family I am deeply sorry for your loss I will truly miss him I was just talking about him wanting to come see you both y’all were always good to me my respect you both never went away this is heartbreaking to hear the community has lost a great man
Mattie Barry says
The Laws’ Family,
Lean on God during this different time, for He is an unmovable Rock.
My sincere condolences and prayers.
Webb family in Kansas says
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Reginal Phifer says
My deepest condolences to all of you. Roy was like a father to me. With much love and grace I pray The True God comforts you all.