Earl passed to his heavenly home on May 15, 2022. He was born in March 5, 1926 to Bennie and Jennie (Cook) McLauchlin in Eustace, TX. He served in the Navy during World War II as an Aviation Electronic Technician's Mate at Floyd Bennett Field in New York.
He married his sweetheart, Dorothy L (Massey) in 1954. They were married for 67 years. Earl and Dorothy moved to Louisville, KY where Earl worked for the Ford Motor Company until his retirement in 1988. He was an active member of his church as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon.
Earl is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons Douglas (Carolyn), Stephen (Lynne); grandchildren: Erin (Jason), Stephanie (Jonathan), Benjamin and Robin; great-grandson, Owen; sister: Mary Clark of Kemp, TX.
He is preceded in death by parents Bennie and Jennie; brother Murman; and son, Marcus.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Interment will be at Payne Springs Cemetery in Henderson County.