Laughlin Service Funeral Home and Crematory

Laughlin Service Funeral Home and Crematory Founded in 1868, Laughlin Service is one of the oldest and most trusted businesses in Madison County. In 1892, Mr. Clinton and Gallatin Street. John L.

Our professional staff is on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to be here when you need us. Family owned and operated for 144 years, we have one mission: to serve families at a most difficult time in their lives. Laughlin Service Funeral Home, founded in 1868 by the late James Burnett Laughlin, was originally located in Downtown Huntsville on the south side of the square. Laughlin moved his funeral home to a brick building erected next to his home at the corner of W. He operated his business until his death in 1906. His son, Humes Laughlin, continued in his father's business until his death in 1947. In 1948, general manager John L. Purdy, purchased the funeral home, at our current location on Bob Wallace Avenue, from Liberty National Life Insurance Company of Birmingham, AL. In 1980, his son, John R. Purdy, became a partner. Purdy was recognized by the Alabama Funeral Directors Association with a 50 year service pin in 1988. The family partnership continued until John L. Purdy's death on July 2, 1996 at which time John R. Purdy became president. John's daughter, Loretta Spencer, became Secretary of the company shortly before his death. In 2005, Sarah Spencer Chappell, granddaughter and niece, joined the company continuing the family's commitment to Huntsville.

Obituary of Mary Jane Rufo Gee
02/23/2026

Obituary of Mary Jane Rufo Gee

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Obituary of Bobby Wayne Westbrooks
02/23/2026

Obituary of Bobby Wayne Westbrooks

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Obituary of Ronald Joe Johnson
02/23/2026

Obituary of Ronald Joe Johnson

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Obituary of Russell 'Rusty' Dale Oliver
02/23/2026

Obituary of Russell 'Rusty' Dale Oliver

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Patricia Murray Traylor obituary
02/21/2026

Patricia Murray Traylor obituary

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Obituary of John Thomas Malone III
02/20/2026

Obituary of John Thomas Malone III

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Obituary of Edgar Earl Cranor III
02/19/2026

Obituary of Edgar Earl Cranor III

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Obituary of Donald E. Norris Sr.
02/18/2026

Obituary of Donald E. Norris Sr.

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Nellie F. Elledge obituary
02/18/2026

Nellie F. Elledge obituary

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Obituary of Billie R. Statom
02/18/2026

Obituary of Billie R. Statom

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David Thomas "Microwave Dave" Gallaher obituary
02/18/2026

David Thomas "Microwave Dave" Gallaher obituary

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Vera Jean Love obituary
02/17/2026

Vera Jean Love obituary

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2320 Bob Wallace Avenue SW
Huntsville, AL
35805

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+12565342471

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