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Curtis McLaughlin

1932 - 2026

BORN

1932

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Endswell Funeral Home - Hillsborough

407 Meadowlands Dr.

Hillsborough, North Carolina

UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Gathering

Apr. 19, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Carol Woods Assembly Hall

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Curtis McLaughlin Obituary

Curtis (Curt) Perry McLaughlin, born John Fade, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away in Chapel Hill, NC, at the age of 94. He was adopted by Wilmer and Ida Bryson McLaughlin of Ridgewood, NJ. Curt was predeceased by his parents, his sister Helen McLaughlin Stiefel, and his wife of 32 years, Barbara Nettles-Carlson.



He is survived by his children: Lianne McLaughlin (Larry Daughtridge), Craig McLaughlin (Christi Voenell), Gwenn McLaughlin (Douglas Feltman), and Tritia McLaughlin (Paul van Son); his grandchildren: Alexis Daughtridge, Celia Daughtridge, Gregory Feltman (Lexie Conduff Feltman), Laura Feltman (Trevor Dunlap), and Manya Janowitz; and his great-grandchildren: Jack and Elizabeth Feltman. He is also remembered by Barbara's family and his friend Sue Smith.



Curt graduated from Wesleyan University and went on to earn both an MBA and DBA from Harvard Business School. In 1968, he joined the faculty of the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he served with distinction until his retirement in 1997. He traveled extensively as a visiting professor or a choir member. Curt also served on the boards of numerous charitable foundations. Additional details are available on the website of Endswell Funeral Home.



A memorial gathering to honor Curt's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Carol Woods Assembly Hall, located at 750 Weaver Dairy Road in Chapel Hill.



In lieu of flowers, gifts in remembrance of Curt may be made to CASA or PORCH.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Mar. 11 to Mar. 15, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Curtis McLaughlin

Apr

19

Memorial Gathering

10:00 a.m.

Carol Woods Assembly Hall

750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC

Funeral services provided by:

Endswell Funeral Home - Hillsborough

407 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough, NC 27278

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