James Winfield "Jimmie" Laughlin

James Winfield Laughlin, better known as Jimmie, took his final curtain call on August 10, 2024, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. At 71 years young, Jimmie left the stage with the same flair and gusto that characterized his March 21, 1953, debut in Philadelphia, PA. A man who lived by the motto "Age is just a number," Jimmie proved that youthfulness is a state of mind, right up to his grand exit.

A proud alumnus of Cardinal Dougherty High School and Shippensburg University, Jimmie was never one to shy away from a lesson, whether in a classroom or life's daily adventures. His education went beyond books, as he mastered the art of being the life of the party and the heart of his family.

Jimmie leaves behind a legacy of laughter and a treasure trove of memories for his two sons, James and Jeffrey, who learned from their father that a day without a chuckle is a day wasted. His siblings, Mark, John, Kathy, Barbara, and Robert, will miss his quick wit and the ease with which he turned every gathering into a celebration.

While the final program for Jimmie's memorial service is still in the works, the family assures it will be a production worthy of his spirited life. Keep an ear to the ground for an encore performance that will surely be a testament to Jimmie's joie de vivre.

The McCafferty Funeral Home of Philadelphia, PA, is stage-managing the behind-the-scenes arrangements. They, alongside Jimmie's family, extend heartfelt thanks to everyone offering support and shared stories that echo his playful spirit. Curtain calls may end, but the show of life goes on, and Jimmie's run was nothing short of a smash hit.