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 funer

al 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.

Virginia Woodson Peeler obituary
06/10/2026

Virginia Woodson Peeler obituary

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James Frank Jilek obituary
06/10/2026

James Frank Jilek obituary

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Rhoda Kay Kitchen obituary
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Rhoda Kay Kitchen obituary

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Lucy Marion Galligher Cotten obituary
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Lucy Marion Galligher Cotten obituary

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Mary Etta Neiland obituary
06/09/2026

Mary Etta Neiland obituary

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Clarence Thomas "Bud" Bellknap, Jr. obituary
06/08/2026

Clarence Thomas "Bud" Bellknap, Jr. obituary

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Obituary of Charles Edward Stephens
06/05/2026

Obituary of Charles Edward Stephens

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Obituary of Cpt. Stanley Bacak
06/05/2026

Obituary of Cpt. Stanley Bacak

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Obituary of Nonda Ann Sloan
06/05/2026

Obituary of Nonda Ann Sloan

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George L. Huell death announcement
06/03/2026

George L. Huell death announcement

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2320 Bob Wallace Avenue SW
Huntsville, AL
35805

Telephone

+12565342471

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

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