Dillard Matthew Laws

Dillard M. Laws, Sr., 91 of Reidsville, NC died Friday night, February 2, 2018 at Beacon Place in Greensboro with his family by his side. Born January 9, 1927 in Greensboro, NC, he was the son of the late Zollie and Nora Marshall Laws. Dillard was retired from The Norfolk & Southern Corporation in 1988 after 41 years with the company. He was passionate about his job and loved trains like a six year old. So much of his adult life and so much of his free-time was centered in and devoted to trains. His father and elder brother also retired from Norfolk & Southern. But more than his love for trains, was his love for his church, his wife, his family, his country and God. He was an Elder in his church for 34 years and the President & Treasurer of his local AARP chapter for 27 years. A World War II veteran of 1945, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Italy for two years. He was married to the love of his life, Laura C. Laws on July 30, 1949 and they shared 64 years of happiness before her death in May 2013. Dillard is survived by his two children, Cynthia L. Cantrell, husband Walker and Matt Laws, wife Regina; two grandchildren, Matthew Cantrell, wife Victoria and Sarah Linville, husband Jeremy and three great-grandchildren, Nehemiah, Noami, Atlas and a soon-to-be great granddaughter. He is also survived by his two sisters: Betty Hicks of Reidsville and Thelma Mathis of Reidsville. Dillard had nine brothers and sisters that pre-deceased him during his life. Family and friends are welcome to visit Wilkerson Funeral Home, 1909 Richardson Drive, Reidsville on Monday evening, February 5 during the hours of 6:00 till 8:00 PM. The funeral will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 South Park Drive, Reidsville, NC with Pastor Shannon Newsome and Rev. Allen Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville. Memorials may be made to Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 South Park Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320 and Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. Wilkerson Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be made to the family at www.wilkersonfuneral.com.