Delbert E Laughlin

Delbert E Laughlin obituary, Crooksville, OH

Delbert E Laughlin

Delbert Laughlin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.E. Humphrey Funeral Home on Jan. 11, 2026.
Delbert E Laughlin of Crooksville passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2026, at the home of his son.

Delbert was born on June 10, 1937, in Canaanville Ohio, a son of the late Homer L. and Velma (Williams) Laughlin

Delbert was a United States Navy Veteran, a retired heavy equipment operator, and loved to take his award winning 1953 Plymouth and 1972 Chevy Impala convertible to car shows.

Surviving is his children, Bruce ( Angela) Laughlin, Debbie Murphy, Jeff (Debbie) Crabtree, and Michele (Robert) Elrod, sister Mary Margaret Laughlin, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Delbert was preceded in death by his first wife Betty F. (Skaggs) Laughlin, his second wife, Teresa "Terry" (Haley) Laughlin, sisters, Ramona Jean Stone

and Georganne Littrell.

The family will honor Delbert wishes for cremation. A military graveside service will be held later.

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