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Richard Ray "Rick" Laughlin Oct 25, 1964 - Apr 7, 2022
Posted by Glenn
Richard Ray
Laughlin of Enid, OK, passed away on April 7th, 2022, at
the age of 57 from a long battle with Leukemia.
Rick was born
on October 25th, 1964, in Lawton, OK. He was always
known to be adventurous, witty and charming, just ask
his older siblings.
After high
school, Rick enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed
at Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas, NV.
Rick was blessed with two wonderful children and three
grandchildren. They brought him so much joy and
happiness. He lived for them.
The accomplishments and awards he had were extensive but
his children and grandchildren were his greatest prize.
His spirit will live on through them.
Rick was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved attending
games with his family. He loved rock music and bands
like Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, A.C.D.C., and Guns N' Roses.
Like most music lovers, Rick enjoyed attending concerts.
Rick had a long and admirable career with the Air Force.
He enlisted as a crew chief and with hard work and
dedication he moved his way up to Master Sergeant. He
loved to do maintenance on planes, especially the F15
Eagle and F22 Raptor.
While in the
service, Rick traveled the world. He was stationed in
Virginia, Oklahoma, Iceland, Germany and England. And
went TDY to Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi
Arabia, and South Africa. Rick eventually retired from
duty and worked as contracted civilian for Vance Air
Force Base in Enid, OK.
Despite being
diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer, Rick never lost
his charm or wit and continued to work and do what he
loved until the very end. The way
he died is just like he lived: He wrote his own rules,
and paved his own way. If you told Rick he couldn't do
something, he would make sure he would do it and say
"I'm a Laughlin, I can do anything."
Rick is predeceased by his Father, James Laughlin, and
his Mother, Donivee Cornelius.
He is survived by his
Children: Devene Laughlin, Christopher Laughlin and
fiancé Santina Mayeski; Grandchildren: Hunter, Paige and
Gavin; Siblings: John Laughlin and wife Sheila, Traci
Williamson and husband Steve; Nieces and Nephews: Lisa
Gregory and husband Jason, Janiece Rizzi and husband
Michael, Tyler Williamson and fiancé Julia, Jordan Delp
and husband Joel, Bailee Weems and husband Josh;
Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews: Emma, Grace, Tugger,
Karysn, Adalynn, Oaklynn, Revlynn, Rayce and Ruston.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 14th,
at 1 p.m. at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, OK.
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