Hugh David McLaurin, Sr.

Hugh David McLaurin, Sr. well-known family man, friend and farmer crossed the Great Divide at his home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2024. He was 84.

Born July 16, 1939, he was the son of Neil Jefferson McLaurin and Ruth Jones McLaurin, neé Cook.  He is preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, Jeanette Garrett McLaurin. He is survived by his son, Hugh David McLaurin, Jr. and wife Beth Jones McLaurin; daughter Jenny Garrett McLaurin and husband Christopher Sean Crean; two beloved grandsons, Hughson Sean Crean and Crozes Sebastian Crean; sisters, Faye McLaurin Taylor and Linda McLaurin Ruth and brother, Earle McLaurin.

Hugh David never met a stranger.  His capacity for fun and teasing were his calling card and endeared him to family, neighbor and friend. He worked every day of his life tilling the good soil of his farm and tending to his cattle and was riding his tractor a few days before he was admitted to the hospital.  His strength and hard labor made him the best judge of character.  

He married his high school sweetheart on Christmas Eve in 1959 and loved her every day afterwards. Together they made a home that was open and welcome to all. Being with family and enjoying that company was a highlight of life for him, as was oftentimes a good game of Rook he shared with novice and expert alike. His son David worked next to him almost every day of his life. It’s been said of him that strength and character typified his traditional and well-lived life.

The visitation has already been held as he was able to tell scores and scores of friends and family goodbye in person from his home over the last three weeks.  

A graveside service will be held at Pleassnt Hill Methodist church on Thursday, May 2nd at 2pm.

The family requests donations to Hospice in lieu of flowers.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the McLaurin family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com