CLEBURNE -- Michael Arthur Laws took the hand of his Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016, with his family by his side. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at First United Methodist Church of Joshua. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Michael's memory be made to First United Methodist Church, 114 Paula Drive, Joshua, Texas 76058. Michael was born Sept. 12, 1947, to Aaron and Patricia Laws in Arlington. He has joined his mother in heaven. Survivors: Those left to honor his memory are his wife of 47 years, Kay; children, Matt Laws (Allison) and Julie Fenn (Ryon); grandchildren, Taylor Laws, Travis Laws, Shelby Fenn and Marshal Fenn; father, Aaron Laws (Glenda); brothers, Tim Laws (Judy) and Neil Laws (Jackie); and sister, Lisa Kerin (Chuck).