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 Cathy Marie Akins Reas
11/10/2025

Obituary of Cathy Marie Akins Reas

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James Edward Milner obituary
11/08/2025

James Edward Milner obituary

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George Hunter Payne Obituary
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George Hunter Payne Obituary

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Obituary of Cecil 'Butch' Thomas Hicks
11/07/2025

Obituary of Cecil 'Butch' Thomas Hicks

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Linda Ann Jackson Pizzano obituary
11/06/2025

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John Grider obituary
11/05/2025

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Larry Stockman obituary
11/03/2025

Larry Stockman obituary

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Obituary of Ann Carter Williamson
10/31/2025

Obituary of Ann Carter Williamson

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Obituary of Linda Coker Alt
10/30/2025

Obituary of Linda Coker Alt

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Obituary of Douglas Van Hale
10/30/2025

Obituary of Douglas Van Hale

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2320 Bob Wallace Avenue SW
Huntsville, AL
35805

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+12565342471

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