Charles James "Jim" Lau, age 75, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Retiring as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, Jim served during Vietnam and was currently 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 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; brothers in law, Dennis Ward and Vincent Bachar.

He is survived by his wife, Judie Moller Lau; children, Kimberly Lau Deamer (Eric), Destiny Andrews (Ricardo), Cameron Browning (Dakota), Brittany Payne (Ethan), and Tyler Green (Alicia Fuentes), four grandchildren, Roman Andrews, Roland Andrews, Clay Payne, and Grady Payne; brother, Al Borelli (Evelyn); sisters, Kathy Scott (Rick), 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 his service in law enforcement, will take place at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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 two hours 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; or to the WNC Macon-Jackson County FOP Lodge #81, P.O. Box 12, Franklin, North Carolina 28734.

Online Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.