Elsworth Jerome LaGoy Jr.

Born in Miami, Florida, Elsworth (Al) lived in various places around the world and took a piece of all of them with him throughout his life. The true definition of a public servant, he was drafted at age 18, learned how to fly at age 22 and served in two wars. He joined the Army and the Air Force, volunteered in the Coast Guard and as a firefighter.

He loved animals just as much as he loved people. He lit up any room he entered and was always the first to crack a joke and make everyone feel at ease. He spent his retirement with his family, whipping up pancakes, playing hide and seek with his grandkids, and greeting every dog that crossed his path.

Al was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie, and beloved dog, Spot.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Lagoy, his two sons, Ryan and Brian Hussey, five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Grayson, Briley, Nicole and Lane, one great grandchild, Hailey Gray and five grandpuppies, Mina, Teddy, Libby, Otis and Duck, and two grandkitties, Zip and Bitty.

Al will be laid to rest in a Military service at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park, Florida on February 10th.

Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.

McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton, North Carolina is honored to be assisting the family in North Carolina and Baldwin Fairchild Goldenrod Funeral Home in Winter Park, Florida.