James Lee Laughlin

James Lee Laughlin 82, of Bartonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Reflections Memory Care in Morton, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1936 in Switz City, Indiana to Victor and Maxine (Brookshire) Laughlin. He married Sandra K. Demmin on August 31, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois. She survives.

He also has two children, Renae (Shannon) Cole of Bartonville, Illinois and James “Scott” Laughlin of Kennesaw, Georgia; four grandchildren, Seth, Elijah, Isabelle and Kaylee; one great grandson, Liam; two brothers, David (Billie) Laughlin and John (Jo Ellen) Laughlin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jack and Jerry Laughlin.

James worked for Ameren 41 years, as a lineman and lineman instructor, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed woodworking and working on automobiles. He attended Mt. Olive Missionary Church and Faith Missionary Church.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Pastor Mark Mincy will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Monday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Smithville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Southside Mission. You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.