Luther Van Laws of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home at the age of 71.

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

 

Mr. Laws was born in Wayne County on December 19, 1952 to the late James Luther and Alice Summerlin Laws. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

 

He is survived by his children, James Luther Laws of Dudley, Darrell Laws of Goldsboro, Kandie Darden of Goldsboro and Krystal Cummings of Stantonsburg; one brother, Charles A. Fulghum; fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Hilda Hile, Lola Mae Brock, Jean Wilt, Dorothy Laws and Carol Hopper and one grandson, Dalton Darden.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5001 S. Miami Blvd Suite 300, Durham, NC 27703.

 

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.