Deacon Harry James Laws, Jr., departed this life Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Houston, Texas to the late Deacon Harry and Louise Laws on April 21, 1962. His siblings include three sisters: Winner Laws, Veronica Laws Branch (deceased), and Loretha Laws. Harry grew up in Houston and graduated from Barbara Jordan High School in 1981. Harry was raised in a Christian home and given a strong foundation as a member of New Mount Carmel Baptist church until he moved to Edinburg, Texas. He became a member and was ordained as a Deacon at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church on February 25, 2007. As the years passed he joyously fellowshipped and served with several churches in the area including Faith Fellowship, Anointed Word Church RGV, and Mt. Olive Worship Center until his health failed him. He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters and a host of family and friends.