SHINNSTON — Richard Lyle “R.L.” Laughlin Sr., 88, of Shinnston passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, surrounded by family at United Hospital Center.
He was born May 12, 1931, at Owings, West Virginia, a son of Harry Laughlin and Irene Manley Laughlin.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Joseph) Belcastro, Rick Laughlin, Betty Ann (Dave) Harris and daughter, Suzy (Brandon) Johnson; granddaughter, Julie Joyce and her companion, Michael Mainella; granddaughter, Nikie (Andrew) Kisamore; grandson, Drew Joyce and his companion, Nikki McGee; grandson, David Ray (Brianna) Harris and granddaughter, Ricka (Jason) Underwood and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Davisson, Brody Whitehair, Kadee Kisamore, Ethan Kisamore, Kaylee Joyce, Luke Joyce, Emilia Underwood and Chaylee Underwood.
He was a member of 13th Air Transport Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California 1949-1953, American Legion Post 31, St. Johns Lodge No. 24, AF & AM, Nemesis Shriners.
R.L. started his career at Chenoweth Lincoln-Mercury until 1976 before owning and operating his own business, Dick’s Auto Sales, in Shinnston from 1976-1988. He then worked for the WV ABCC before finishing his career and retiring from Chenoweth Ford.
He spent many years caring for his farms and always enjoyed being outside tending to his cattle and horses.
His love of politics did not go unnoticed to those he met. R.L. served as the Harrison County Republican Party Chairman in the 1980’s where he was an avid supporter and dear friend to Arch Moore.
R.L. cherished his time spent at the Shinnston American Legion and Casey’s Restaurant where he enjoyed sharing stories and visiting with friends, especially his dear friend, Jimmy Scudere.
His memory surpassed most 88 year olds and those stories and laughter will be truly missed.
Friends and family will be received from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike Street, Shinnston, WV.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Harmer Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Nuzum officiating.
Interment will follow at Enterprise IOOF Cemetery.
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.
Exponent Telegram (Clarksburg, WV) - September 9, 2019
He was born May 12, 1931, at Owings, West Virginia, a son of Harry Laughlin and Irene Manley Laughlin.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Joseph) Belcastro, Rick Laughlin, Betty Ann (Dave) Harris and daughter, Suzy (Brandon) Johnson; granddaughter, Julie Joyce and her companion, Michael Mainella; granddaughter, Nikie (Andrew) Kisamore; grandson, Drew Joyce and his companion, Nikki McGee; grandson, David Ray (Brianna) Harris and granddaughter, Ricka (Jason) Underwood and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Davisson, Brody Whitehair, Kadee Kisamore, Ethan Kisamore, Kaylee Joyce, Luke Joyce, Emilia Underwood and Chaylee Underwood.
He was a member of 13th Air Transport Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California 1949-1953, American Legion Post 31, St. Johns Lodge No. 24, AF & AM, Nemesis Shriners.
R.L. started his career at Chenoweth Lincoln-Mercury until 1976 before owning and operating his own business, Dick’s Auto Sales, in Shinnston from 1976-1988. He then worked for the WV ABCC before finishing his career and retiring from Chenoweth Ford.
He spent many years caring for his farms and always enjoyed being outside tending to his cattle and horses.
His love of politics did not go unnoticed to those he met. R.L. served as the Harrison County Republican Party Chairman in the 1980’s where he was an avid supporter and dear friend to Arch Moore.
R.L. cherished his time spent at the Shinnston American Legion and Casey’s Restaurant where he enjoyed sharing stories and visiting with friends, especially his dear friend, Jimmy Scudere.
His memory surpassed most 88 year olds and those stories and laughter will be truly missed.
Friends and family will be received from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike Street, Shinnston, WV.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Harmer Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Nuzum officiating.
Interment will follow at Enterprise IOOF Cemetery.
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.
Exponent Telegram (Clarksburg, WV) - September 9, 2019
SHINNSTON — Richard Lyle “R.L.” Laughlin Sr., 88, of Shinnston passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, surrounded by family at United Hospital Center.
He was born May 12, 1931, at Owings, West Virginia, a son of Harry Laughlin and Irene Manley Laughlin.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Joseph) Belcastro, Rick Laughlin, Betty Ann (Dave) Harris and daughter, Suzy (Brandon) Johnson; granddaughter, Julie Joyce and her companion, Michael Mainella; granddaughter, Nikie (Andrew) Kisamore; grandson, Drew Joyce and his companion, Nikki McGee; grandson, David Ray (Brianna) Harris and granddaughter, Ricka (Jason) Underwood and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Davisson, Brody Whitehair, Kadee Kisamore, Ethan Kisamore, Kaylee Joyce, Luke Joyce, Emilia Underwood and Chaylee Underwood.
He was a member of 13th Air Transport Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California 1949-1953, American Legion Post 31, St. Johns Lodge No. 24, AF & AM, Nemesis Shriners.
R.L. started his career at Chenoweth Lincoln-Mercury until 1976 before owning and operating his own business, Dick’s Auto Sales, in Shinnston from 1976-1988. He then worked for the WV ABCC before finishing his career and retiring from Chenoweth Ford.
He spent many years caring for his farms and always enjoyed being outside tending to his cattle and horses.
His love of politics did not go unnoticed to those he met. R.L. served as the Harrison County Republican Party Chairman in the 1980’s where he was an avid supporter and dear friend to Arch Moore.
R.L. cherished his time spent at the Shinnston American Legion and Casey’s Restaurant where he enjoyed sharing stories and visiting with friends, especially his dear friend, Jimmy Scudere.
His memory surpassed most 88 year olds and those stories and laughter will be truly missed.
Friends and family will be received from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike Street, Shinnston, WV.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Harmer Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Nuzum officiating.
Interment will follow at Enterprise IOOF Cemetery.
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.
Exponent Telegram (Clarksburg, WV) - September 9, 2019
He was born May 12, 1931, at Owings, West Virginia, a son of Harry Laughlin and Irene Manley Laughlin.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Joseph) Belcastro, Rick Laughlin, Betty Ann (Dave) Harris and daughter, Suzy (Brandon) Johnson; granddaughter, Julie Joyce and her companion, Michael Mainella; granddaughter, Nikie (Andrew) Kisamore; grandson, Drew Joyce and his companion, Nikki McGee; grandson, David Ray (Brianna) Harris and granddaughter, Ricka (Jason) Underwood and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Davisson, Brody Whitehair, Kadee Kisamore, Ethan Kisamore, Kaylee Joyce, Luke Joyce, Emilia Underwood and Chaylee Underwood.
He was a member of 13th Air Transport Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California 1949-1953, American Legion Post 31, St. Johns Lodge No. 24, AF & AM, Nemesis Shriners.
R.L. started his career at Chenoweth Lincoln-Mercury until 1976 before owning and operating his own business, Dick’s Auto Sales, in Shinnston from 1976-1988. He then worked for the WV ABCC before finishing his career and retiring from Chenoweth Ford.
He spent many years caring for his farms and always enjoyed being outside tending to his cattle and horses.
His love of politics did not go unnoticed to those he met. R.L. served as the Harrison County Republican Party Chairman in the 1980’s where he was an avid supporter and dear friend to Arch Moore.
R.L. cherished his time spent at the Shinnston American Legion and Casey’s Restaurant where he enjoyed sharing stories and visiting with friends, especially his dear friend, Jimmy Scudere.
His memory surpassed most 88 year olds and those stories and laughter will be truly missed.
Friends and family will be received from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike Street, Shinnston, WV.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Harmer Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Nuzum officiating.
Interment will follow at Enterprise IOOF Cemetery.
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.
Exponent Telegram (Clarksburg, WV) - September 9, 2019
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