Donald Michael Laws, 73, of Perryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Mercy Southeast on February 17, 2025.
He was born on September 15, 1951 in Perryville, MO, 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 twenty years and was a committed and loving caretaker to all.
He and Betty Sue Hahs were married on January 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, MO on Saturday, March 1st at 2:30pm with a memorial service to follow at 5:00 pm,with Pastor Mike Friesz officiating.
Ford & Young Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.