J.D. Laughlin, life-long resident of Sulphur, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on July 25, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born on February 14, 1938 in Ged, Louisiana to Mayo and Mary (Domingue) Laughlin.
Mr. Laughlin retired from the City of Sulphur after 40+ years of service. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved the outdoors, hunting and was an avid bass fisherman.
Mr. Laughlin is survived by his loving wife Nora (LeJeune) Laughlin and his children; Debra Fontenot, Elizabeth(Randy) Spell, Eddie Morgan, Cheryl(Ernest) Weekly, Darryl Laughlin, Delinda(Richard) Fazio, Vance Laughlin Sr., Johnny Morgan, Stevie Stockman and Angie(Jeff Sr.) Domingue; sister, Bernice Perridon; sister, Vernice Turner; brother, Brady Laughlin; thirty-three grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mayo "Wayne" Laughlin, parents, Mayo and Mary, five brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020 and will resume at 10:00 a.m. on Friday until time of service at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Chapel. Celebrant, Jody Barrilleaux will lead services. Pallbearers will be Eric Fontenot, Danny Laughlin, Kenneth Menard, Jr., Johnny Morgan, Jr., Vance Laughlin, Jr., Matt Hoffpauir, Jeff Domingue, Jr., Glen Lauglin, and Floyd Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sgt. Jeff Domingue, Sr., and Richard Fazio. Burial will follow in Big Woods Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Laughlin family.
