Charles Lau

FRANKLIN - Charles James "Jim" Lau, 75, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Retiring as a master sergeant from the United States Air Force, Jim served during Vietnam and was living with the effects of Agent Orange exposure.
Following his service in the military, Jim continued a life of public service as he entered into a law enforcement career that spanned over the remainder of his life. In addition to working with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office for 23 years, he also worked for the Macon County Sheriff Office and the Airport Police in Cody, Wyoming. Following full retirement and returning to Franklin, Jim continued his service to the community as a part-time security officer at the Macon County Courthouse. Before moving to Wyoming, Jim served the Macon County community as a volunteer with REACH.
Always known to go above and beyond, he never missed a chance to help someone. He was meticulous in his work and appearance and always took pride in the way he carried himself.
When Jim wasn't serving his community or his family, he could oftentimes be found looking for his next strike at the bowling alley or working on his computer.
While Jim valued his career, nothing was more important to him than family. His greatest joy in life was being "Grandpa."
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Irwin; sister, Callista Brashear; brother, William Irwin; and brothers-in-law, Dennis Ward and Vincent Bachar.
He is survived by his wife, Judie Moller Lau; children, Kimberly (Eric) Lau Deamer, Destiny (Ricardo) Andrews, Cameron (Dakota) Browning, Brittany (Ethan) Payne and Tyler (Alicia Fuentes) Green; grandchildren, Roman Andrews, Roland Andrews, Clay Payne and Grady Payne; brother, Al (Evelyn) Borelli; sisters, Kathy (Rick) Scott, Susan Ward and Betty Bachar; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Gayle Moller; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Last but certainly not least, Jim will be greatly missed by his four-legged companions, Macee, Mickey, Meka and Sage.
A service to celebrate Jim's life and to honor his service in the United States Air Force and in law enforcement will take place at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Holly Springs Baptist Church. Employees of the Macon County Courthouse and those connected to law enforcement will sit as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m., prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Legion Post 108, 614 West Main Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734.
Online Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.