Howard D. Laughlin, Jr.
Howard D. Laughlin, Jr., 77, of Beaumont died October 11, 2005 at St. Dominick Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he worked for Sun Oil Company and a inventory control manager for Ashland Exploration and Prairie Producing.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. Howard was an avid hunter, loved to listen to big band music. Howard enjoyed baseball and the Dallas Cowboys, and was a good carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Opal Laughlin of Beaumont; children, Doug Laughlin and his wife Joelyn of Cypress, Debbie Laughlin of Spring, Kathy Newberry and her husband Bill of Rosenberg, Raymond Baker and his wife Janet of Vidor, Patrick Baker of Orangefield, Donna Coleman and her husband Lenny of Buna; brother, Richard M. Laughlin and his wife Barbara of Beaumont; sister, Mary Goodnow and her husband George of Dallas; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Sr. and Ethel Laughlin, brother, Tom Laughlin and his sister, Betty Jean Tucker.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 14, 2005 at St. Anthony Cathedral followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Serving as pallbearers will be Rick Laughlin, Robert Shofner, Chuck Kalkbrenner, Donnie Warner, Bruce Guidroz and Paul Guidroz. Honorary pallbearers will be St. Anthony class of 1946, Dr. Bob Toups and Jerome Fertitta. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Cathedral School, 850 Forsythe, Beaumont, Texas 77701.