Robert Bruce McLaughlin Jr.

April 7, 1939 - September 19, 2019

Robert Bruce McLaughlin Jr. was born April 17, 1939, to Bruce and Melba McLaughlin in Bogalusa, LA, and died Thursday, September 19, 2019, not far from his Livingston Parish home from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was surrounded by friends and family who will miss him greatly. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 11:00 a.m. at The Way Church of Denham Springs, 9270 Cockerham Rd. Officiating will be Reverend Rhett Major. Graveside services and interment will follow in Beachridge Cemetery under the direction of McLin & Manley Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Robert was a 1957 graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Marines. He was an ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Robert loved (in order) Jesus, his family, being a Marine and telling stories that he had told 100 times. He was generous with his friends and family and was helpful to people he had just met. He spent time with his Men’s Bible Study group, fishing, motorcycling and had a fascination with God’s creation evidenced by frequent sight-seeing rides on the Cumbres & Toltec train that runs from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado. He was preceded in death by a son, Duane McLaughlin; a great-grandson, Malachi; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce McLaughlin; and a brother, Thomas McLaughlin. He is survived by his two sons: Robert Bruce McLaughlin III (Darline) of Eagle River, Alaska,and Jason McLaughlin of French Settlement; two daughters: Tressie Lusk (Andy) of Baker and Terri Mitchell (Stacey) of French Settlement; four sisters: Joy McLaughlin Bernard (Hugh) of Ruston, Nancy McLaughlin Sullivan (Bobby) of Chamba, New Mexico; June McLaughlin Dowden of Denham Springs; and Margaret McLaughlin of Huntington, WV; his brother Tommy’s widow Sondra King McLaughlin of Denham Springs; and a brother Kenneth McLaughlin of Baton Rouge; 12 grandchildren (and 1 on the way), 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include his grandsons, Christopher McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin, Brandon McLaughlin, Bruce McLaughlin, A.J. Lusk, Shane Bass Jr; and nephews, Jim McLaughlin, Joshua McLaughlin, and Ryan Dowden. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the family.