William Travis McLaughlin Jr.

William Travis McLaughlin Jr. obituary, Nashville, AR

William Travis McLaughlin Jr.

William McLaughlin Jr. Obituary

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William T Mclaughlin Jr. Was born April 9, 1944, and passed peacefully from this earth on October 12, 2025, at his home. Mr McLaughlin was a long-time resident of Nashville, AR, and a member of the Sunset Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Nashville High School (Class of 1962) and a Graduate of Henderson State University (Class of 1968) with a Degree in Business Administration.

Travis went on to marry his wife of 52 years, Deborah McLaughlin, on December 30th 1972. In his earlier years Travis was enlisted in the National Guard and served locally as Justice of the Peace in Howard County, AR. He enjoyed cattle farming and being out on the farm.

Known as "Pop" to his grandchildren and "Travis" or "Billy Travis", to others, spent many years as an Insurance Agent for Farmers Insurance, following in his father's footsteps, working side by side for around 50 years with his wife "Debbie".

Travis was a hard worker who, after selling his cattle worked at Walmart for 16 years to earn additional income. When he was not working, he enjoyed television, reading books and newspapers as well as going for walks. He enjoyed people and his daily social interactions. He would help anyone in need.

Travis was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Bertha McLaughlin and William Mclaughlin SR and a Brother in Law Sandy Stokes. Mother and Father-in-law, Iretha and Wallace Scoggin.

Travis leaves behind his wife Deborah McLaughlin. Two daughters, Amber McLaughlin of Nashville, Ashley Willard Husband Kelsie Willard of Nashville. One son William Mclaughlin III of Nashville. One Nephew Kyle Stokes and Wife Kim and family Ulm, AR. Grandchildren include Kason and Kameron Willard of Nashville.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, at Restland Memorial Park, with Dr. Glen Lance officiating, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.

You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com

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Latimer Funeral Home - Nashville

115 E Hempstead St P.O. Box 298, Nashville, AR 71852

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