Jim was born February 16, 1950 in Chattanooga to the late Winburn & Anne McLaughen.
He was a 1968 graduate of Tyner High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Tennessee Technical University.
He retired from T. V. A. as a Computer Analyst Rates Specialist after 30 years of service.
Jim served in the United States Army for 20 years.
Mr. McLaughen was a lifelong member of Tyner United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Jerry Ann McLaughen; son, Hunter (Chara) McLaughen of Ooltewah; Rev. Heath (Jane) McLaughen of Blacksburg, VA; grandchildren, Ethan, Cooper, and Ema McLaughen, Mary Ladson, Henry, and David McLaughen; sister, Nancy Luther of Chattanooga; nieces, Mande Luther and Claire Hufstetler; and nephews, Will Luther and Brandon Hufstetler.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the East Brainerd Chapel from 4-7 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Tyner United Methodist Church with Rev. Heath McLaughen & Rev. Amanda Dean officiating.
Following the service, Ret. Maj. McLaughen will be laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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