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.jpg) Gary L. Laughlin, 75, of Olney, died on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney. Gary was born on April 13, 1946 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Rex Laughlin, Jr. and Wanda Alena (Lathrop). He married his high school sweetheart, Stelalee (Marvel), on February 5, 1966, and she preceded him in death on February 6, 2021.
Gary worked at Eagleson's Automotive for 44 years as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed stock car racing, motorcycle racing, and riding his scooter around town. Gary also enjoyed traveling and dining out with his wife of 55 years, Lee. He also enjoyed working with his hands, tinkering, and completing projects around the house. Gary loved spending time with his grandchildren and teasing them.
Gary is survived by his sons, James (Leondra) Laughlin, Timothy (Hillary Hornick) Laughlin, Darin (Jenny) Laughlin, Grandchildren, Jordan Laughlin, Hayden and Hope Laughlin, Lemmy Laughlin, Cash Campbell, Kaylee Laughlin, and Austin Laughlin; sister, Carmen (Larry) Hudson; brother, Orson (Cindy) Laughlin; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Cremation Rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held for friends and family of Gary on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.
Interment will take place at a later date at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL – December 14, 2021
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Patricia R. Stewart (Clark) (1963)
So sorry to read that Gary has passed away. I also did not know until I read Gary’s obituary that his wife Lee had passed away last February. I got to know her while I was teaching at the Elementary school and she was head cook/ kitchen manager. In talking with Lee I learned that she was married to my former classmate. ‘63. I will miss them at the next class reunion. Condolences to their family.
Kenneth R. Henne (1963)
Gary was one of my best friends. I met him in Junior High and we stayed friends until his passing. He was the best man at my wedding. His family and mine were together any time I managed to get back to Olney and he and Lee were able to make a trip to North Carolina to visit with us a few years ago. We did not get to see each other much in the last few years but Gary and Lee will be missed a lot by my wife and I. RIP my friend.
Ken Henne