Kenneth Vincent McLaughlin Jr.

Kenneth McLaughlin Obituary

KENNETH VINCENT MCLAUGHLIN, JR. Ken returned home to Our Lord and to join his mother Helen McLaughlin on September 20 2004. He is survived by his son, John M McLaughlin; his father, Kenneth Sr; sister, Sue Anne; brothers, Michael and Thomas with their families; his aunt and uncle, Marjorie and Forest Rees; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Born in El Paso, TX on July 19, 1949 he attended Catholic grade schools in San Antonio and Austin and graduated from St. Edwards High School in Austin. He earned his BBA with Highest Honors from Notre Dame Univ. in 1971. Following duty with the U.S. Air Force he received his J.D. with Honors from Univ. of Texas, Austin, Order of the Coif. in 1976. Ken moved to Houston where he was a partner in several law firms and a respected attorney in the Trust and Estate field. He was listed in The Best Lawyers in America from 2001 to present. He was a Fellow. American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, as well as an Editor of Legal Treatise. Through his life Ken was a generous benefactor and volunteer for Catholic Charities. In his passion for serving Our Lord he was a Knight of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He was a member of the Diocesan Development Board of Directors and it's Stewardship Committee and at the lime of passing he served as President of the Catholic Endowment Foundation, Galveston-Houston. A celebration of Ken's life and visitation is scheduled in Houston at 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 23 at Earthman Funeral Home, 8303 Katy Freeway. Funeral services will beginwith Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church 1801 Sage Road at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 24. In lieu of flowers Ken's family requests that memorial donations be made to the Catholic Endowment Foundation, 1700 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 23, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth McLaughlin

10 Entries

Jan and Tom Crews

September 17, 2019

When we engaged Ken to represent us, we knew little about his legal accomplishments but did know he was a kind, caring, and very smart man. We will be forever grateful for his representation. We still miss him and think of him often.
Jan and Tom Crews

Sandra Perkins

September 28, 2004

I am very sad to learn of Ken's death. I worked with Ken and shared a secretary with him when I was a brand new lawyer at Butler Binion in the early 1980s. Ken was a good mentor and a lot of fun to work with. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. I send my sincere condolences to all his family.

Tom and Jan Crews

September 24, 2004

Our hearts are deeply saddened at the passing of our friend and wise counselor, Ken McLaughlin. Ken was our family estate planner and advisor. He worked with us for 25 years administering first, our mother's estate then our father's. Our father's estate involved a will contest, and in a court trial Ken was absolutely brilliant. All of us have lost a wonderful and caring friend and his profession has lost a damn fine lawyer. We send our deepest sympathy and affection for Ken to his family, friends and colleagues.

Tom & Jan Crews

Gary L. Thurman, CPA

September 24, 2004

I was saddened to learn of Kenneth McLaughlin’s passing from this life. We had worked together through the years. Professionally, Ken will be missed because he epitomized a learned, skillful and tough-minded lawyer with extraordinarily high ethical standards and distinguished professional accomplishments. Personally, I will miss Ken and am sad for his family in their personal loss.

Carol Martin

September 23, 2004

It was my honor and pleasure to work with Ken as his secretary for more than 20 years. I am deeply saddened by his passing because the world has lost a man of integrity and compassion. Ken was not only my boss, he was my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Ken's loved ones as I ask for God's blessings upon them.

Claudia Sangster

September 23, 2004

I just learned about Ken's death this afternoon and even though I did not know Ken well, I know that he lived life well! A man of integrity is no longer with us, but he leaves a legacy of honor, respect and care. To Ken's family, my deepest condolences and prayer for comfort during this difficult time.

Pat Harkins

September 23, 2004

Ken played an important part in my and my sister's (Jan Harkins Crews) lives. We know, as clients, how totally competent he was in the courtroom and as well as in probate and estate law. We will miss him.

Lisa Robinson

September 23, 2004

I worked with Ken as a new attorney from 1986-1992. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor from whom I learned so much! I am deeply saddened at his passing and pray that John and the rest of Ken's family will experience God's healing grace and comfort in the coming days.

Diane Guiberteau

September 23, 2004

I have known and worked with Ken for over 20 years in the Trust area. I always found him to be a man of great intergrity, loyalty, humor and concern for others. He will be missed by those of us who worked with him and sought his advice and counsel. I pray that the family will find peace and comfort in your memories of Ken.

William McCulloch

September 23, 2004

To the family of Ken McLaughlin

I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Ken first as a Trust Officer at Texas Commerce Bank and since 1985 as a Probate Judge. My prayer for you is that God will draw near and give you a very real sense of His presence in this time of separation and loss.

Bill McCulloch

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