Lawrence John "Buddy" Outlaw, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Born in Wayne County on September 13, 1929, Buddy was the son of Ammie and Viola Outlaw.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Outlaw, brother, Bill Outlaw (Doris), sister, Aline Overman and children Wayne Outlaw (Sharon), Danny Outlaw (Debbie), Bunnie Liles (Bobby) and Vickie Heschl (Gary). Buddy has 10 grandchildren; ; 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Melvin and David Outlaw, and son, Mark Outlaw.

Visitation is Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 12 - 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Parker officiating. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.