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.

Charles H. "Chuck" Brasher, Jr. obituary
04/07/2026

Charles H. "Chuck" Brasher, Jr. obituary

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Edward Odell Buckbee obituary
04/07/2026

Edward Odell Buckbee obituary

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Obituary for Lester Marion Ross, Sr.
04/06/2026

Obituary for Lester Marion Ross, Sr.

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Peggy Birchfield Mason obituary
04/06/2026

Peggy Birchfield Mason obituary

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Obituary of William 'Bill' R. Eldridge
04/02/2026

Obituary of William 'Bill' R. Eldridge

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Obituary of Wilda Nell Briggs
04/02/2026

Obituary of Wilda Nell Briggs

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Laverne George Pung obituary
04/01/2026

Laverne George Pung obituary

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Bobbie Hanson McFarling obituary
03/31/2026

Bobbie Hanson McFarling obituary

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Faye Hyatt Leak Jernigan obituary
03/31/2026

Faye Hyatt Leak Jernigan obituary

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David Frederick Everly obituary
03/30/2026

David Frederick Everly obituary

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Glenda Craft Lindsey obituary
03/30/2026

Glenda Craft Lindsey obituary

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Bobbye "Janet" Dorning Mick obituary
03/30/2026

Bobbye "Janet" Dorning Mick obituary

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2320 Bob Wallace Avenue SW
Huntsville, AL
35805

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+12565342471

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https://www.laughlinservice.com/obituaries/obituary-listings

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