Obit of McLaughlin, James Ewell - Stephens County, Oklahoma

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Amarillo Globe News 28 Jun 1997

James Ewell McLaughlin

CANADIAN - James Ewell McLaughlin, 66, died Friday, June 27, 1997.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in New Electra Cemetery at 
Electra with Johnny Harrison of Iowa Park officiating. Arrangements are by 
Stickley-Hill Funeral Directors.

Mr. McLaughlin was born in Nocona. He lived in Velma, Okla., from 1989 
until moving to Canadian in January.

He served two tours of duty in Korea with the Army. While in the service, 
he received the Combat Infantry Badge, the United Nations Service Medal, 
the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal with two 
bronze service stars.

Mr. McLaughlin worked as a derrick hand in the oil field.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Floydene Welch, in 1988.

Survivors include three sons, James McLaughlin Jr. of Canadian, Jessie 
McLaughlin of Electra and Jerry McLaughlin of Copperas Cove; two sisters; 
and a grandson.

The family requests memorials be to the Disabled American Veterans.

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Amarillo Globe News 29 Jun 1997

James Ewell McLaughlin

CANADIAN - James Ewell McLaughlin, 66, died Friday, June 27, 1997.

Graveside services were Saturday in New Electra Cemetery at Electra with 
Johnny Harrison of Iowa Park officiating. Arrangements were by Stickley-
Hill Funeral Directors.

Mr. McLaughlin was born in Nocona. He lived in Velma, Okla., from 1989 
until moving to Canadian in January.

He served two tours of duty in Korea with the Army. While in the service, 
he received the Combat Infantry Badge, the United Nations Service Medal, 
the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal with two 
bronze service stars.

Mr. McLaughlin worked as a derrick hand in the oil field.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Floydene Welch, in 1988.

Survivors include three sons, James McLaughlin Jr. of Canadian, Jessie 
McLaughlin of Electra and Jerry McLaughlin of Copperas Cove; two sisters; 
and a grandson.

The family requests memorials be to the Disabled American Veterans.
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