Robert Dean "Hale" Laws

Robert Dean “Hale” Laws, 84 of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1942, to the late Geneva Sauls and Herman Hale. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Anna “Leota” Ferguson Laws; son, Ronnie Laws; sister, Anna Ruth Hale; and his brothers, Harse and Roy Lee Laws.

Left to mourn his loss are his daughter, Sharon Laws Gilreath of Kingsport; son, Tony Laws and wife Teresa of Church Hill; step-son, Johnny Copas and wife Marti of Kingsport; brother, Bennie Hale and wife Sharon of Blountville; son-in-law, Andy Gilreath; grandsons, Drew Gilreath of Kingsport, Anthony Laws and wife Taylor of Church Hill, Hunter Laws and wife Amber of Church Hill; great-grandsons, Weston, Gunner, and Rylan Laws; along with a special friend, Curtis Austin.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Kevin Rose officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Drew Gilreath, Anthony Laws, Hunter Laws, Andy Gilreath, Curtis Austin, and Jason Hammonds. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12:15 pm to go in procession.

A special thanks goes to the Borden Mill families for watching out for him and to Ballad Hospice House for their phenomenal care.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the Laws family.