Arrie McLaughlin
November 30, 1943 - May 15, 2019

Arrie McLaughlin, 75 of Lepanto, Arkansas passed away May 15, 2019 at his home. He was born November 30, 1943 in Huntsville, Alabama to Joe W. and Mildred Elliff McLaughlin. He enjoyed fishing, hunting (was an avid Coon hunter, which won him many trophies), and raising livestock. He was a member of the Wardell Baptist Church. Survivors include; three sons: Coady Sanders of Hardy, Arkansas, Bryan McLaughlin (Cristi) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Tony McLaughlin (Angie) of Osceola, Arkansas; one honorary son: Jason Bennett; two daughters: Brenda Pittman (Wade) of Lepanto, Arkansas, Paula Crews (Joe Bob) of Lepanto, Arkansas; two brothers: Charles McLaughlin of South Carolina, Zeke McLaughlin of Joiner, Arkansas; ten grandchildren: Bryan Grindle II (Gina) of Yosemite, Kentucky, Jacob Grindle (Jessica) of Luxora, Arkansas, Hunter Sanders of Bassett, Arkansas, Toni Hendrix of Osceola, Arkansas, Dalton Crews of Dyess, Arkansas, Jessica McLaughlin of Osceola, Arkansas, Alex McLaughlin of Osceola, Arkansas, Chloe McLaughlin of Osceola, Arkansas, Christina Pittman of Mississippi, Tim Pittman of Texas; sixteen great-grandchildren: Nolan Grindle, Natalee Grindle, Sebashtion Grindle, Mika Grindle and Makayla Grindle all of Luxora, Arkansas, Madelynn Crews and Everlee Crews of Dyess, Arkansas, Zac Palmer, Aiden Palmer, Kyra Palmer, Landon Elrod and Lilly Elrod all of Yosemite, Kentucky, David Yerbey and Shane Yerbey of Lepanto, Arkansas, Riley Darty and Morgan Darty of Caraway, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Wardell Baptist Church in Joiner, Arkansas at 12:00 p.m. with Matt Wynne officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Louise Chapel Cemetery in Joiner, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila,Arkansas. Pallbearers: Bryan Grindle II, Jacob Grindle, Dalton Crews, Alex McLaughlin, Bryan McLaughlin, Tony McLaughlin. Honorary Pallbearers: Coady Sanders, Jason Bennett, Wade Pittman.