Ervin Laws

On May 11, 1964 God blessed us with an amazing person Ervin Laws Born to the late Mary and Jake Warren.

On December 25,2025 God called him home to eternal rest giving him peace and eternal joy.

Ervin worked at Smithfield Packing for several years until he decided that he was going to be the best mechanic there was. He could fix any problem that you had with your vehicle, and he took pride in doing so.

Though Ervin presence will truly be missed- his smile, laughter, loving and funny soul most importantly -his love will echo through our hearts forever.

Ervin was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Jake Warren, sister Angela Laws Mc’Neil, nephews: Christopher and Arthur O’Neil Laws, stepbrother Tariq Holloman and stepmother Jacqueline Warren.

He leaves to cherish his memory his only daughter Deneke Hill along with his grandchildren: Ja’Nylia Robertson, Ja’Kylia Towns, Akia Robertson, Zy’Kia Robertson, Ny’John Robertson, Ty’John Hill: his sister Alice Marshall (Renaldo Marshall, nephew Dominick Laws (Raquel), stepsiblings: Daria and Sheray Holloman and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ervin’s memory will forever remain in all of our hearts.

Ervin Laws transitioned from this life on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Smithfield, Virginia.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Chapel. Interment will follow  the service in the Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery. Please keep the Laws family in your prayers.