Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....LAWS, JOSEPH ROGER September 13, 2024
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NEWS STAR WORLD - SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
JOSEPH ROGER LAWS

Blessed with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, Joseph Roger Laws, 74, 
passed away on September 13, 2024, in Mandeville, LA and went to be with Jesus. 
His son Brian was at his side. Born on May 24, 1950, in Monroe, LA to the late 
Eulalie Angel Schumann and Charles Ford Laws, Jr. of New Orleans. Joseph 
completed his high school education at St. Frederick High School in Monroe, LA, 
furthered his studies in accounting at ULM in Monroe and received a Master’s in 
Tax at The University of North Texas.

Joseph (Joe) married the love of his life, Mollie Gail Doughtie of Monroe, LA, 
on November 17, 1973. Mollie and Joe lived in Dallas, TX for 35 years where they 
had a son, Brian Thomas Laws in 1985. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved 
wife, Mollie, in 2014, after a wonderful 40 years of marriage. Joe moved to 
Mandeville, LA after Mollie’s death where he is survived by their son, Brian 
Thomas Laws of Mandeville, LA.

Joe dedicated his career to accounting in the oil and gas sector as a CPA, 
working with various multinational businesses, where he was respected for his 
expertise and work ethic. Beyond his professional life, he most cherished his 
role as a husband and father. He loved watching Texas Rangers’ games, home 
remodeling, gardening, nature during walks by the lake and cooking. Joe was 
lovingly known as the “eternal optimist.”

Joe was a devout member of St. Rita Catholic Church in Dallas and Our Lady of 
the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville. He was deeply involved in his religious 
community where he volunteered through various ministries. He is survived by his 
son, Brian Thomas Laws, siblings Sr. Monica Laws of St. Louis, Mary Laws of St. 
Louis, and Peter Laws of Dallas. He was preceded in death by brothers John 
Burnett Laws, Charles (Ford) Laws III, Richard Tarvin Laws, Ret. Master Sergeant 
William (Bill) Laws USMC, Thomas (Tiny) Laws and sisters Ann Stanton Laws Dubos 
and Sr. Angelita Laws.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA, 
on September 21, 2024. Visitation with the family will be 10-11 a.m. and Funeral 
Mass at 11:00a. Interment will be at St. Paschal’s Cemetery, West Monroe 
immediately following the service. The family kindly requests that in lieu of 
flowers, donations in memory of Joseph Laws be made to St. Paschal’s Catholic 
Church’s New Construction or Cemetery Fund, 711 North 7th St, W Monroe, LA 
71291.

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