Tony McLaughlin

Tony “The Kidd” McLaughlin, age 75, of Turbeville, went to be with his beloved Savior on March 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was known as an exceptional carpenter and handyman in the local community for most of his life. He was devoted to his family and friends and would gladly lend a helping hand whenever it was needed.

Tony was a man of strong faith and loved sharing the gospel of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. One way he expressed his faith was by crafting metal crosses and gifting them to friends and family in his community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Iona and Beechworth McLaughlin, and his two brothers, Chris McLaughlin and J.B. McLaughlin.
He leaves behind his devoted wife, Judy McLaughlin; three children, Sheri Benenhaley (Tracy), Tonyelle Thomas (Travis), Heather Grayson (Sean); three grandchildren, Tracy Benenhaley, II, (Hannah) , Wyatt Benenhaley (Hailey), and Teagan Thomas; two sisters, Daisy Cooke (James) and Dannie Faye Osborne (Randy); two sisters-in-law, Brenda McLaughlin and Bonnie McLaughlin, and multiple nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to his care team at McLeod Cancer Center and to Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Frierson’s Tabernacle. Burial will follow at New Town Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM prior to the service at the church.