Memorial services for Stuart Walter Laughlin 63 of Tyler, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Lloyd James Funeral Home. Stuart passed away on April 26, 2021 in Arp. He was born October 31, 1957 in Tyler to Luther Walter Laughlin, Jr. and Winnefred Maxine Snyder Laughlin.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Winnifred “Winn" and LW “Dub" Laughlin and his brother – Stan Laughlin.
He is survived by his wife Cathie Gayle Blankenship, and was married to for 38 years; two sons, Cody Walter of Tyler and Ty Hunter of Tyler; one granddaughter, Chloe Sky Laughlin; mother in law, Yvonne Blankenship; one sister in law and husband, Bobbie and Donald Lovelady of Daingerfield, TX and 3 nephews and 2 nieces
He grew up in Tyler going to Birdwell elementary, Hogg middle and Robert E Lee High
He graduated from Tyler Junior College with an Associates degree in Petroleum Technology
He was a co-owner of Winn Products, Inc. (pallet mfg.) He was an independent heavy equipment operator, landscaper and construction remodeler. He was a member of First Christian Church in Tyler, TX.
He loved being outdoors whether he was working or relaxing, He always had a dog or two or three or four around. He liked hunting & fishing as well as all water sports. He loved to shoot pool. Mostly, he wanted everyone to be happy. He always had a smile and a joke handy. He was also fiercely loyal to family and ready to help friends.
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