Donald Michael Laws, 73, of Perryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Mercy Southeast on Feb. 17, 2025.
He was born on Sept. 15, 1951, in Perryville, the son of Joseph Donald and Joy Darlene (Cissell) Laws.
"Mike," as he was known by family and friends, worked as a nurse for over 20 years and was a committed and loving caretaker to all.
He and Betty Sue Hahs were married on Jan. 18, 1980. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Chloe Jane (Corey) Pease of Cape Girardeau, and Alexandra Laws of Perryville; one son, Zachary Michael (Angie) Thomas of Perryville; one grandson, Atticus Olivander Pease; three brothers, Larry (Susie), Rick (Renee), and Terry (Carol) Laws; one sister, Becky (David) Laws; and his brother and sister-in-law Robert and Jane (Hahs) Hull.
He was also preceded in death by his sister Kathy (Laws) Mathews, and his parents.
Visitation will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Perryville on Saturday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 5 p.m., with Pastor Mike Friesz officiating.
Ford & Young Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.
