Brother Thomas "Tommy" James McLaughlin II

January 16, 1953 - January 31, 2018

Thomas “Tommy” James McLaughlin II unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2018, in Livingston, LA at the age of 65. Tommy is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sondra McLaughlin; children, Jim McLaughlin, Mary (Miguel) Flores, and Joshua (Shilo) McLaughlin; siblings, Robert McLaughlin, Joy Bernard, Nancy Sullivan, June Dowden, Margaret McLaughlin, and Ken McLaughlin; 5 grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Melba McLaughlin. Tommy was born on January 16, 1953, in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1971 and continued his studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He dedicated his life to ministry and serving others. He began his ministry as a youth pastor at the age of 17 and went on to serve as a minister of music for many years at various churches, including Calvary Baptist Church of Denham Springs, LA. He was known for his banjo playing. He was currently serving as the pastor of Doyle Baptist Church of Livingston, LA. Arrangements have been entrusted to McLin & Manley Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 2 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Don Avenue Baptist Church of Denham Springs, LA. Visitation will resume Saturday, February 3 from 10:00 am until services begin at 12:00 pm conducted by Brother Tony Blanchard. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tommy’s life.