Luke

Laws

Luke Laws was born on June 18, 1951 in Enid, MS to Boose and Mandy Laws. He was affectionately known as "Paw Paw", "Papa Smurf" and "Cool Hand Luke" by family and friends. Luke confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Luke attended Allen Carver High School in Charleston, MS and was one of the students who participated in the 1970 March. He left shortly after and moved to Baltimore, MD where he worked until he moved back to Charleston. He remained in Charleston until he was called home on December 8th.

Continuing his legacy are his sons Edmond (Helen) Booker of Peoria, IL and Alexhondro (Al) Haywood of Charleston, MS.

Cherishing his memories are his siblings: Doris Alford of Charleston, MS, Leroy (Sammie) Laws of Charleston, MS and Shirley Booker of Peoria, IL

Luke leaves to cherish Ora Tellis (Katrena, Mack and Veronica) of Charleston, MS.

Continuing his legacy and cherishing his memories are his thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.