Cecil Mclaughlin

Cecil McLaughlin was born, Monday, February 10, 1908, in Prague, OK, and departed this life, Thursday, August 14, 2003, in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 95 years, 6 months, and 4 days. Cecil was the son of Leonard and Maggie Rogers McLaughlin, both of whom dedicated their lives to their family and maintaining a farm. A lifelong resident of Prague, Cecil married Ollie Hicks on October 14, 1931. Ollie passed away December 23, 1972, after 41 years of marriage. Cecil married Mayme Bell on February 14, 1974, and she passed away on January 2, 1996, following 22 years of marriage. Cecil, following in his parents? footsteps, also dedicated his life to his family and farming. He worked at Tinker AFB for a short time and was a bus driver for the Prague Schools. Cecil sold his farm home of 66 years in 1999 and moved to town. He was a faithful member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Cecil was quiet person, but very friendly to everyone. In his younger days, his hobbies were fishing and horseback riding. In his later years, he was still fishing but added travel to his list of things to do. He visited Seattle, Washington, Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia, Vancouver, and the inland of Canada with his daughter and son-in-law at the age of 89. His last major trip was to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee at the age of 91. He loved looking at the beautiful scenery of his creator and listening to gospel music. Konawa all-night singing was a favorite, but he never missed a night of listening to the singers on television. His parents, 4 brothers, and 1 sister also preceded Cecil in death. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Cecil W. & Pat McLaughlin, Prague; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda & Don Osborne, Oklahoma City, OK; Paulette & Ed Shoemaker, Seminole, OK; 5 granddaughters, 3 great grandsons, and 1 great-granddaughter. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague, Oklahoma with Randall Miller officiating. Interment will follow at the Prague Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague, Oklahoma.