Earl James Laughlin

He was born in Lake Charles and a resident of Houma, LA. He was a 1972 graduate of South Terrebonne Parish High School. He worked in the oil field and was a truck driver prior to retirement. Earl enjoyed fishing and wood working in his spare time. He was a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God. He was also a pilot.

Survivors include his mother, Bonnie Faulk Laughlin of Lake Charles; two sons, Brady Laughlin and Brian Laughlin and wife, Jennifer all of Houma; one daughter, Melissa Poche and husband, Greg of Houma; two brothers, Raymond Laughlin and wife Peggy of Lake Charles and Toby Laughlin and wife, Julie of Westlake; one sister, Tanya Miller and husband Rod of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Katelyn Laughlin, Colby Laughlin, Brandon Holmes, Ariana Laughlin, Kaitlyn Clark, Bethany Williams, Gunnar Williams, Mason Laughlin, Aubrey Laughlin and Emma Laughlin; two step grandchildren, Ciera and Damian Poche. He was preceded in death his father, Floyd E. "Dub" Laughlin and his grandparents.

His funeral will be at 2p.m. Wednesday, November 6, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11a.m. until service time in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.