Riley Joseph Laws Jr.

Riley Joseph Laws Jr. Age 85, of Festus, Missouri, passed away on September 27, 2021, in Festus. He was born October 10, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri. Riley served in the Missouri National Guard then later he was transferred to the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life of 64 years Beatrice M. Schabus on December 29, 1956, in Wellston, Missouri. He was a Christian man and he and his wife attended Highland Baptist Church, in Hillsboro, Missouri. Riley was a proud Truck Driver, whether it was a short or long haul he enjoyed the work he did. He was also an avid race car fan.

Survived by:

Wife-Beatrice M. Laws (nee Schabus), of Festus, Missouri

Daughter-Suzanna M. (Bill), Wiesehan, of Pevely, Missouri

Son-Kenneth E. (Tammy) Laws, of Imperial, Missouri

Daughter-Louanne R. (Dave) Kothe, of Hillsboro, Missouri

Sister-Elizabeth “Betty” R. Shrum, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by:

Son-Bernard “Bernie” J. Laws

Father-Riley J. Laws Sr.

Mother-Mary Elizabeth Laws (nee McCarthy)

Brother-Justin Laws

Sister-Mary Nolen

Visitation: Friday, October 1, 2021, from 5 to 6:45 pm at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri.

Military Honors will take place at 6:45 pm in the funeral home chapel.

Funeral Service: follows at 7:00 pm

Memorial Donations: Highland Baptist Church Building Fund, would be appreciated.