James Jay McLaughlin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Jay McLaughlin in Burlington, North Carolina, who passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Valentine McLaughlin and Beatrice McLaughlin; his siblings, Sandy, Myra and Bonnie; and his sons, Donald Kelly and John Massegee.

He is survived by: his wife Sunny McLaughlin; his siblings, Robert McLaughlin (Diana) and Patti Hykes (Rick); his children, Stacy McLaughlin, Stephani "Sam" Malpass and Nicole Blouin; his grandchildren, Michael McLaughlin, Katie McLaughlin, Morgan McLaughlin, Mathew McLaughlin, Elizabeth Gergrich, Zachary Wells, Brittney Blouin, Jordan Blouin, Jacob Blouin and Daniel Kelly; and his great grandchild Troy Tirado.

The family request that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to a charity of the doner's choice.