Bill Michael Laughlin

Mr. B. Michael Laughlin, 73, of Marion, KY, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his home. Mr. Laughlin was owner of Rabin Tire Company in Marion, IL. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, the Knight’s of Columbus, and a Veteran of the United States Army having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His favorite activities included traveling, playing golf, learning and sharing his knowledge with is family. Special to his heart were his family and dogs. Most importantly, he loved to dote over his wife Anne. Michael is survived by his wife of 55 years Anne V. Laughlin; three daughters, Janet Roth (Mark) of Evansville, IN, Christine Quertermous (Brent Curnel) of Salem, KY, Shannon Roath (Kenny Guidry) of Gilbertsville, KY; one son, Sean Laughlin (Marla) of Bonnie, IL; grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua Elliott, Michael and Megan Wathen, Ty and Megan Walters, Nicholas Wathen, Aaron Walker, Alisha and Nathaniel Quertermous, Amanda, Lane, Katie, and Joseph Roath, Sophie and Jack Laughlin, Aaliya and Levi Curnel; great-grandchildren Annica and Malaya Elliott, Leland Michael Wathen, Pierce Walters, Carson Cox, Brettly Russell, and Annyka & Easton Roath. He was preceded in death by one son, James Michael Laughlin; and one brother, Jake Laughlin. All services will be private, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Evansville, IN. The family sends a special thank you to Hospice Nurse Tina Travis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson Street, Paducah, KY 42003. Arrangements under the direction of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Salem. Condolences may be left on-line at boydfuneraldirectors.com.