Fred Wilson Laws, age 82, of Lenoir passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at Amorem Hospice. He was born January 26, 1943 in Caldwell County to the late Fritz Laws and Sophia Hartley Laws. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Louise Staton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 35 years, Rachel Shuford Laws; one son, Todd Laws (Lorie); one daughter, Tina Nichols (Eric); one step-son, Gregory Woodie; two brothers, David Laws and Lloyd Laws (Anita); two sisters, Juanita Pritchard and Imogene Adkins; three granddaughters, Madison Laws, Morgan Laws, and Taylor Fredericks; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Norm Sherwood officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Mariah's Chapel Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the North Carolina Army National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mariah's Chapel Preservation Foundation, 3828 W NC Highway 286, Ferguson NC 28624; or Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com.

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Laws family.