Jeff D. Laughlin age 39, of the New DeRoche Community near Donaldson died Tuesday February 19, 2008 in Arkadelphia. He was born April 7, 1968 in Bentonville, Arkansas and was a laborer. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert A. Cotton and sister-n-law, Belinda Andry.
Survivors include his wife, Viola Laughlin; two daughters, Jennifer Dawn Laughlin of Hot Springs; Lisa Renee Stratton of Donaldson; two step-sons, Mark Travis Jr. (Synthia) of Bismarck; Odell Travis (Jackie) of Donaldson; one step-daughter, Sarina McGee (Morris) of Donaldson; his mother and step-father, Lori & Dub Riley; one brother, Teddy Beck; two sisters, Wendy Weisjahn (Brett); Tricia Cooper (Morris); three step-sisters, Sharon Baughn (Rex); Emmily Holifield; Ginger Shulz (Melvin) all of Franklin, Texas; and thirteen grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Fairplay Cemetery Bro. Van Glidewell and Bro. Gary Thornton officiating. Pallbearers will be Odell Travis, Mark Travis Jr., Morris McGee Sr., Teddy Beck, Brett Weisjahn and Eric House. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Todd and Chad Ferguson. There will be no formal visitation.
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