Carl McLaughlin

Service for Carl S. McLaughlin, 87, of Godley, will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday January 08, 2020 in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel. Pastor Randy Tucker will officiate. Burial will be in Godley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kirk Savage, Clayton Richardson, Patrick Richardson, Buster Sowell, David Hanna and Joe Pat McNally. Honorary pallbearers will be the Crew at Godley Coffee Shop and the Fish Fry Buddies. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday

Carl S. McLaughlin passed away on Sunday, January 05, 2020 in Huguley nursing home in Burleson. He was born June 04, 1932 in Bono to Homer and Lois (Jones) McLaughlin. He attended Godley High School graduating in 1951 and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict- 1952-1954. He was in construction then operated a dairy farm for 26 years. He loved fishing, especially striper fishing and traveled many states pursuing his hobby. On November 16, 1956, he eloped with June Abbott to Weatherford; they celebrated 63 years of marriage. “Mac” as most everyone called him, had a contagious spirit and lived life to the fullest. He loved his family dearly. He was a hard worker, loved his cows, farming, fishing and playing poker. After suffering a massive stroke 7 years ago, his family surrounded him with love and devotion.

Carl is survived by his wife June of Godley; one daughter Patti and husband David of Burleson; 2 sons Steve and Kevin of Godley; brother Cecil McLaughlin;2 grandsons Clayton and wife Jessica Richardson and Patrick and wife Kate Richardson of Benbrook; granddaughter Emma of Godley; special little ones are Colt, Hagen, Hazely, Harmony, Corbyn and Ellie. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters Louise and Lucille; 3 brothers J.W. (Pete), Billy and Fred.

Thanks to staff of Huguley Nursing Home for their dedicated care.

Carl loved parties-the bigger the better- and he lived life to the fullest. He had friends and seldom met a stranger.