Washington, District of Columbia
JAMES E. McLAUGHLIN, SR. On Monday, June 18, 2012; beloved husband of Naomi McLaughlin; also survived by son James McLaughlin, Jr. (Shantel), two daughters Sharon Brooks and Lolita Mason (James); 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother Louis McLaughlin (Barbara); two...
Read MoreI'm just seeing that Jimmy passed away. I will keep you all in my prayers. He was a joy to see every morning as I made my way into the School of Architecture at HU from 1995-2000. Thank you for sharing with our community such a wonderful person. The generations behind us will miss a big part of HU history.
Dawn McKinnis
July 09, 2012 | Severn, MD
McLaughlin Family, thank you for sharing Jimmy with me during my time at Howard. He was funny, encouraging and simply a blessing. He will truly be missed. May God keep you in his loving care.
D. Eanes
July 05, 2012
Mr. Jimmy, thank you for taking such great care of me, while I was a student at Howard. I remember so many days pressing up the hill to get something good off of your truck. I know God is taking great care of you, just the way you did all of us.
Tracey Jenkins
July 04, 2012 | East Orange, NJ
He's one of the shoulders that lifted me to where I am today. It's not only the professors that you remember from college days. My condolences to the family and thank you for sharing him with countless Howard University students.
Angela Trapp
July 01, 2012 | Tyrone, GA
I am just seeing this! My husband of almost 22 years and I met at the hot dog truck and got married 4 years after graduation in 1986! I work at Howard and visited his truck until he recently retired! He met our kids too! He was such an encourager and coming to his truck for coffee, or a hot chocolate after exams and chatting with him and my future hubby was just the perfect stress buster! I know he kept many a student going during his 37+ years at Howard. My heart aches for his family and...
Sherri Moore
June 30, 2012 | College Park, MD, MD
Harvey Johnson
June 28, 2012 | Hyattsville, MD
You will be sorely missed, but always in our hearts Mr. Jimmy. The countless conversations I had with you at Howard will always be cherished. I wish your family, friends and fans many blessings during this time.
- Jeff Coles
Jeff Coles
June 28, 2012 | Washington, DC
Dear Naomi and Family
May He who knows our every need and hears our every prayer grant you the assurance of His blessings and His care.
And may you know throughout this time these gifts from God above -- Abiding Strength, comfort, and His everlasting Love.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Marshall
Marshall Pulley
June 27, 2012 | Bryans Road, MD
May (God)bless you friends forevery we love Jimmie. Harvey&Rosemary Johnson
June 27, 2012