McGLAUGHLIN, Michael Truman 77, of Indian Rocks Beach, FL, passed away suddenly August 24, 2020, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. He was born in Dayton, OH, on July 11th, 1943. Mike graduated from Belmont High School in 1961, Dayton and relocated to Indian Rocks Beach in 1973 where he and his wife Carol owned and operated The Pelican Motel and Apartments for 47 years. Mike proudly served our country as a member of the US Army National Guard. In addition, Mike had a long career in sales that included insurance, wine and liquor, and lastly automotive paint. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing and playing pool with his buddies after retirement. Mike was known to get a kick out of revving up his '32 Model T that he bought in 1964 and restored into a street rod. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Nester) McGlaughlin; his father, Carl McGlaughlin and his older sister, Judith McGlaughlin, all of Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (McCormack) McGlaughlin; his son and wife, Michael "Chris" and Lisa McGlaughlin of Parrish, FL and daughter, Shawn McGlaughlin White of North Berwick, Maine; his sister, Susan Carter and nephew, Eric of Livermore, CA; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. There will be no public services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike's honor to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. www.cmaquarium.org www.serenityfuneralhomelargo.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 2, 2020.

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Leane Braun Webb

September 8, 2020

Condolences to Carol and family. I will always remember Mike being around for class reunion committee meetings and reunions and helping so much. What a great guy and so much fun to be around.

Simone Taylor

September 6, 2020

No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing God is with you and your family lean on him in your time of need & remember,

Tricia Priest

September 5, 2020

Dear Carol and Family, We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Mike will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Honest, hard working, a good friend and neighbor, we need more men like Mike. Peace be with all of you at this sad time.

Jason Legere

September 3, 2020

So sorry for your loss. I remember talking to Mike about cars whenever mom would take me over to the house with her. Good memories.

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Andrea Legere

September 3, 2020

Carol and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

Kathleen Hall

September 2, 2020

Carol, thinking of you! Love and prayers to you and your family. Sincerely, Kathleen Hall

Kathleen Hall

September 2, 2020

Carol, Olin and I are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Fritz called me to share the news. He was a good friend to all the Pier family. Our deepest sympathy. Love. Kathy(Pier) Hall and Olin.

Donald Cosper

September 2, 2020

So So sorry!! Many fond memories of IRB. May he rest in Peace.

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