Otis "Bill" W. Laughlin III's Obituary
Otis W. Laughlin III (Bill) passed away at home Jan. 17, 2025, from a heart attack. He was born June 9, 1949. Married to Linda for 55 years. Graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1972. He had a successful career working in the automotive industry from 1967 to 2016. Enjoying every position he had at the following companies: Motor Supply, Automotive Distributors, Monroe/Tenneco, Radiator Specialties, Motor Car Parts of America and lastly TSE Brakes.
A free hearted guy, that worked hard and played hard.
In lieu of flowers please send donations in Bill’s honor to: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/185773.
His final resting place will be at the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. A celebration of life will be held in Venice, FL at a later date.
Survivors include his wife Linda of Venice, FL, daughter and son-in-law; Leigh and Clay Paulk, Ocoee, FL, step grandchildren; CK and Mallorie Paulk of Orlando, FL, mother-in-law; JoAnn Cummins, Pittsburg, KS, sister-in-law; Joetta Poland, Venice, FL, brother and sister-in-law; Perry and Carol Cummins, Pittsburg, KS, niece; Tara Carpenter, great niece and nephew; Ellie and Ethan Carpenter, Pittsburg, KS, sister-in-law; Laura Laughlin, Springfield, MO, nieces; Sarah Smith and husband Ken, Chicago, IL, Kathryn and Amanda, nephew; Joe, Springfield, MO, step-brother; Clint Paxton, CA.
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