Thomas H. "Tom" Laws

1958 - 2017

Thomas H. "Tom" Laws obituary, 1958-2017, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1958

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals

6810 Old Trail Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Thomas Laws Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 3, 2017.

Thomas H. "Tom" Laws, 59, of Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born on September 19, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Hall) Laws. He was a co-owner of D & T Drain Cleaning & Repair. He also worked for Deister Machinery for 14 years before retiring in 2013. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors coaching baseball, golfing, hunting, and fishing. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving family include his wife, Rhonda Laws; children, Herbert (Erin) Laws, Patricia (John) Dingman, Timothy Laws; grandchildren, John David, Thomas, Jaylin, and Briar; brother, Doug (Pansy) Laws; and sister, Tammy Laws. Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 5-7 pm on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the family.

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January 3, 2018

Sorry for your loss. I remember Tommy, Doug, Tammy, and their Mother (Dorthy) when they lived across the street from us in
Middleboro, Ky.
Naomi Sue Hensley McCoppin

December 6, 2017

Monique Smith

Thinking of all the memories growing up and time I had spent at over at the Laws' household..what a blessing to know him! You never forget those whom you looked up to and will forever hold a place in your heart.

Much Love and Condolences,
Monique and Nick Smith

December 4, 2017

Jay McCormick

Tommy was one of the nicest people I have ever met. And will be turly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God bless

Jay Mc Cormick & Family

December 4, 2017

Kristi Winget (Lehman)

I'm so sorry to the Laws family. Tom will forever be missed and loved by all who were lucky enough to know him! Sending love, thoughts and prayers!

December 2, 2017

Dave "BURLY" Burleson

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