Carroll Henderson Laws, Sr. was born December 25, 1939 to the late Charlie and Lelia Laws of Weems. Carroll attended Lancaster Public Schools. He joined Sharon Baptist Church at an early age an remained a faithful member. Carroll was united in holy matrimony to Maxine Nickens on August 26,1967 this union was blessed with two children.
He worked until his health began to fail him (for about 60 years). Asa waterman holding many different positions up to Mate; while employed by Zapata Haynie/Omega Protein in Louisiana; fall fishing in North Carolina and shucking oysters in the winter at Kellum Seafood in Weems. Carroll loved football especially the Dallas Cowboys. You could find him in front of the tv cheering them on. He enjoyed a good ole western or watching wrestling. He also enjoyed playing cards and most of all he loved playing and caring for his riding partner: Tyson the dog.
He departed this life on Saturday, January 18,2020 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his eight sisters and seven brothers.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife: Maxine Laws, his Children: Debra Ann Harris, Carroll Laws, Jr. Terra Laws, Robert Nickens, Sr.(Tawanda), Debra Ward (Michael, Sr.),Ashley Laws, Dustin Laws (Rachel), adopted daughter: Pamela Lee, sister in law: Joyce Lee, Aunt - in- Law: Pauline Carter, 19 grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends: Kelvin Waddy and Kevin Grimes