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Martin E. Laws

Male 1942 - 2022  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Martin E. Laws was born on 13 Dec 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of Cecil Edward Laws and Gladys Paige Leonard); died on 31 Mar 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

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    LIMESTONE - Martin E. Laws, 79, of Limestone, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
    He was born on December 13, 1942, in Carter County, Tennessee, a son of the late Cecil Edward and Gladys Leonard Laws.
    Martin served his country as a member of the U. S. Navy from 1961 to 1965. He went on to work as a locomotive engineer on the railroads of the CSX transportation system for 36 years.
    He enjoyed woodworking, making many unique dulcimers and numerous pieces of furniture. He also liked to go to antique engine shows and had a particular interest in Hit-and-Miss Engines. Above all, he loved his family, friends, and Heavenly Father.
    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his caring first wife, Elaine Carver Laws.
    He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Phyllis Garland Laws; daughter, Lisa (Worley) Bennett; two granddaughters, Chenoa (Andrew) Patton and Rachel Bennett; sister, Ann Brackett; brother, Philip (Diane) Laws; as well as several nieces and nephews.
    The family of Martin Laws will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A committal service will follow at 2:00 PM at Roselawn Memory Gardens, officiated by Lamar Garrison and Tim Ramsey. Pallbearers will be selected from Family and Friends.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Cecil Edward Laws was born on 14 Jul 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, (son of Aaron J. Laws and Sarah Minerva Oakes); died on 17 Apr 1994 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Cecil married Gladys Paige Leonard on 15 Feb 1939 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Gladys (daughter of Joseph Frederick Leonard and Lillie Cordelia Cox) was born on 19 Nov 1911 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Gladys Paige Leonard was born on 19 Nov 1911 in , Giles County, Tennessee, (daughter of Joseph Frederick Leonard and Lillie Cordelia Cox).
    Children:
    1. 1. Martin E. Laws was born on 13 Dec 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Aaron J. Laws was born on 8 Mar 1867 in Mitchell Cemetery, , , North Carolina (son of John Erwin Laws and Rebecca Odom); died on 26 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oaks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Aaron married Sarah Minerva Oakes about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 3 Feb 1874 in Kentucky, , , ; died on 12 Feb 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oaks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah Minerva Oakes was born on 3 Feb 1874 in Kentucky, , , ; died on 12 Feb 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oaks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Charles Ninevah Laws was born on 21 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. Henry Earnest Laws was born on 29 Jun 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Juanita Laws was born on 30 Sep 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1992.
    4. Manley G. Laws was born on 18 Jul 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Dec 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    5. William Creed Laws was born on 11 Sep 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1982 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Essie Laws was born on 3 Sep 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    7. Arthur Oliver Laws was born on 10 Feb 1910 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .
    8. Living
    9. 2. Cecil Edward Laws was born on 14 Jul 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 17 Apr 1994 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    10. Clarence Theodore Laws was born on 6 May 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Sep 1996.
    11. Earlene Ruby Laws was born on 13 Sep 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Jun 2011.

  3. 6.  Joseph Frederick Leonard was born on 8 May 1888 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Joseph married Lillie Cordelia Cox on 26 Mar 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie was born on 12 Jun 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Lillie Cordelia Cox was born on 12 Jun 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 3. Gladys Paige Leonard was born on 19 Nov 1911 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Erwin Laws was born about 1826 in Burke County, , , North Carolina.

    John married Rebecca Odom about 1864 in Mitchell Cemetery, , , North Carolina. Rebecca was born about 1842 in Mitchell Cemetery, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Odom was born about 1842 in Mitchell Cemetery, , , North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Moses L. Laws was born on 5 Dec 1865 in Mitchell Cemetery, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Dec 1942 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    2. 4. Aaron J. Laws was born on 8 Mar 1867 in Mitchell Cemetery, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oaks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. Naomi Laws was born about 1869 in Mitchell Cemetery, , , North Carolina.
    4. James David Laws was born on 11 Mar 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.


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