He was a Captain in the US Air Force and was a Silent Warrior. Preceded in death by his wife Nancy McLaughlin and his parents, Daniel & Mary Ann McLaughlin. He is survived by his four sons and one daughter; Daniel P. (Danny) McLaughlin, Jr., Clarksville, TN, Kevin McLaughlin, Houston, TX, Brian McLaughlin, Bear Creek, NC, Paul McLaughlin, Sandford, NC and Mary McLaughlin Roush also of Sandford, NC. Also surviving are his four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, brother Johnny McLaughlin, McAlester, OK , friend and caregiver, Elaine Brown. Graveside services with Military Honors will be at 2pm, Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 2930 Highway 41A South, Clarksville, TN 931-358-2938