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Michael Laughlin Obituary
AIKEN - Michael L. Laughlin passed away on May 26, 2022. Born in 1944 to Thomas and Louise Laughlin, Michael graduated from the former Aiken Preparatory School, the Brooks School in North Andover, MA, and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. He attended the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, SC, but withdrew to enter politics and, in 1968, was elected the youngest State Senator in South Carolina's history.
Michael was an astute businessman and over the years was engaged in the aviation, radio broadcasting, real estate development, automobile, utility, maritime, banking, and media production industries. He was Chairman of Eagle Aviation, which he founded in 1967, and operated timber and equine activities at Mill Race Farm all his life. His advice and support in business and political endeavors was sought by friends, associates, and acquaintances.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, SC, Michael gave generously of his time in leadership roles at the Green Boundary Club, the former Aiken Preparatory School, and Hitchcock Woods Foundation. Michael was a horseman and aviator, flying both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, and enjoyed boating and spending time during the summer with his family and many close friends at Fishers Island, NY. Michael was also a very active leader in the Fishers Island community and served as President of the Utility Company for many years.
Michael was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Timothy and James, and his beloved partner William E. Howard, III, and is survived by a niece, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Michael will be held in Aiken, South Carolina at a later date and a memorial service will be held at St. John's Church, Fishers Island, New York at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Brooks School in North Andover, MA.
Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc., 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC.
Michael's online guest book may be signed by visiting www.shellhousefuneralhome.com
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Dennis Jackson
October 15, 2022
Mr. Laughlin, was a great person who cared about his community. He gave us the land to put our Fire station on to help the community. Then served on our FIre department board as director and treasure for several years. We have exchanged phone calls and Christmas cards for years. I will miss his great buisness advise over the years.
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