C. Reginald "Reggie" Law

C. Reginald (Reggie) Law is a Cleveland native, with family ties going back many generations. He began his sports endeavors at a young age at Arnold Elementary School, where he played football under coaches Norman "Shorty" Jordan and Lou Underdown. He continued playing football at Bradley Central High School under coaches Billy Frank Smith and Harold "Red" Hensley. Upon graduation from Bradley, Reggie played in the Chattanooga City-County All-Star Game and received multiple invitations to play at the college level. Following brief periods with Northwest Mississipi Jr. College and the University of Arizona, Reggie realized somewhere closer to his Tennessee roots would be a better fit. At Middle Tennessee State University he interviewed with coach Bubba Murphy and found an outstanding home from 1960 to 1964 where he played the tackle position. During his time at MTSU his teammates included Boots Donnally (NCAA Coach's Hall of Fame) and Louie Allford. Other highlights during this time included two trips to play in the Tangerine Bowl (now the Capital One Bowl) in Orlando. Following his playing days at MTSU, he served as a Graduate Assistant Coach while completing his masters degree. At the time he was seriously considering pursuing a career as a football coach. Coaching plans were soon interrupted when he received a promising offer to join the Texaco Inc., where he spent the next 13 years, relocating 11 times. One of these moves landed him as a neighbor to legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and other members of his staff. During this time, He married his wife Linda and their daughter Linley was born. He continued to stay involved in sports by coaching Pop Warner football and serving as athletic director for the Sandy Springs Athletic Association. While at Texaco, the entrepreneurial bug bit and soon Reggie found himself purchasing Linley Oil Corporation in Atlanta, which he operated for a number of years before selling the business. In 1980, he returned to Cleveland, joining Coppinger & Affiliates and beginning a career transition that would take him into world of professional photography. While with Coppinger he served in a number of roles and as special projects Assistant to the C.E.O. until the company was sold in the mid-1990's. Later, Reggie formed the Law Company, in association with Frames for Portraits, which he continues to operate as a consulting and service group for the professional photography market. Reggie was selected "Who Who of U.S. Executive in 1993. He is a member of the MTSU Golden Raiders Society, the MTSU Varsity Club, and the Blue Raiders Athletic Association. He has also served as Exalted Ruler of the Cleveland Elks Lodge and is a member of the Benjamin Cleveland Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and Bradley Sunrise Rotary. He is a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Reggie was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Cattlet Law and Clemmie Withrow Law. He is survived by his wife, Linda Witherspoon Law of Cleveland, TN; his daughter, Linley Law and husband, Eric Neff of Newnan, GA. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church with The Reverend Dr. Joel W. Huffstetler officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Caring and Sharing Program. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Bob & Laura Colloredo posted on 6/25/15 Linda and Linley: We are saddened at the news of Reggie's passing. He was a great man and had two wonderful women in his life. We both were so fortunate to have been able to know him and he was a sweet person to be around and certainly always a fun time. Take care knowing that Reggie touched many lives here and will be greatly missed. Love and prayers, Bob and Laura Colloredo Courtney Phillips posted on 6/25/15 Linda and Linley, I was so sorry to hear about Reggie. We had so much fun and laughed all the time. He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Courtney KAREN WOODEN posted on 6/25/15 I will Truly Miss Reggie. Reggie always made me laugh and had such a spirit about him that I just loved. I always handled everything he need done when he called me at the CPA office, and he was always grateful. I send my condolences to Linda and Linley. I know he sure did love you both so much. He always talked about his family. Sending all my love and Prayers for healing and comfort at this most difficult time. Karen Wooden Harris, Williamson, Trewhitt CPA's Tri-State Respiratory Staff posted on 6/24/15 Our Heartfelt Condolences To The Family Of CR Law. May You Find Comfort In Our Lord's Arms During This Sorrowful Time. Staff of Tri-State Respiratory, Cleveland TN Chuck Watson posted on 6/24/15 This was unexpected news. He and his family were very close friends of mine back in the late fifties. George Kile, Smokey West, Reggie, and were always together on w a eekends. After many years, we lost track with each other. My sincere sympathy goes o out to you and the family. f ifties. George Kile, Smokey West, Reggie, and were always planning for the next day. Marilyn Zaleski Gatzke posted on 6/23/15 Linda, I am still in shock from hearing the sad news about Reggie. He was well loved by all his high school classmates and I am sure by all others who touched his life. He will be missed by all of us. May God wrap His arms around you and your daughter during this sad time. May He give you the graces and strength to see you both through this time of sorrow. We all will be praying for you. Beci Humphrey posted on 6/23/15 The entire staff of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the Law family.