Kenneth "Kenny" Dean McLaughlin

Kenneth "Kenny" Dean McLaughlin obituary, Amarillo, TX

Kenneth "Kenny" Dean McLaughlin

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Amarillo - Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors

2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109

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Kenneth "Kenny" McLaughlin Obituary

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Kenneth “Kenny” Dean McLaughlin, 55, of Amarillo, TX rode through the gates of Heaven on September 22, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.

The service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 3, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are made by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Kenny was born in Muleshoe, TX to Douglas McLaughlin and Maralene Davis on August 30, 1970. He married the mother of his children, Kendra Birmingham McLaughlin in 1992.

Kenny never missed a day at the gym and motorcycles were his passion. He was a proud Bovina Mustang. Kenny was loved by so many, and his family and friends were his world. To know him was to love him. One last ride, God speed.

He is preceded in death by his father, Papa, Nanny, stepdad, and two uncles.

Kenny is survived by the mother of his children, Kendra Birmingham McLaughlin of Amarillo, TX; daughter, Aranda McLaughlin (Jordan McGrew) of Amarillo, TX; sons, Andrew McLaughlin, Anson McLaughlin, and Dakota McLaughlin all of Amarillo; grandchildren, Amaya McLaughlin, Anilia McLaughlin, Andrew McLaughlin Jr., Axyl McGrew, and Astro McGrew; mother, Maralene Davis; brother, Terry McLaughlin (Michelle); sister Christy Guerrero (Mike); numerous nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Daisy Martinez.

May your final ride be easy and the road stretch far and wide.

Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors - Amarillo

2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109

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Upcoming Events

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Amarillo - Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors

2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109

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