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David Joe Jos McLaughlin, 73, of Morganton, NC, passed to his heavenly home on Monday, June 30, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Avery County, NC on October 30, 1951, he was the son of the late Fred William McLaughlin and Martha Bumgarner McLaughlin.
Jos owned and operated Oak Park Salvage. He was a very giving person who dearly loved his family, especially his daughters and grandchildren. He also loved all his buddies and his animals. Mr. McLaughlin enjoyed spending time on Lake James.
Jos is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Wimberly McLaughlin; daughters, Nicole Sanders Poole (Julian), Jina Shea Loftin (Jason), and Sara Elizabeth McLaughlin; grandchildren, Chelsea Connelly, Brenna McLaughlin, and Madison Davis; sister, Linda Propst (Ray); father and mother-in-law, Gary and Virginia Turner; sister-in-law, Melody Isom (Bill); and brothers-in-law, Jerry Wimberly (Linda), Greg Wimberly, and Kevin Turner.
In addition to his parents, Jos was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Dean McLaughlin.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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July 16, 2025
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home Inc
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Born in Avery County, NC on October 30, 1951, he was the son of the late Fred William McLaughlin and Martha Bumgarner McLaughlin.
Jos owned and operated Oak Park Salvage. He was a very giving person who dearly loved his family, especially his daughters and grandchildren. He also loved all his buddies and his animals. Mr. McLaughlin enjoyed spending time on Lake James.
Jos is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Wimberly McLaughlin; daughters, Nicole Sanders Poole (Julian), Jina Shea Loftin (Jason), and Sara Elizabeth McLaughlin; grandchildren, Chelsea Connelly, Brenna McLaughlin, and Madison Davis; sister, Linda Propst (Ray); father and mother-in-law, Gary and Virginia Turner; sister-in-law, Melody Isom (Bill); and brothers-in-law, Jerry Wimberly (Linda), Greg Wimberly, and Kevin Turner.
In addition to his parents, Jos was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Dean McLaughlin.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Visitation
July 16, 2025
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home Inc
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Oh my. I am so sorry...I love you guys...he sure was a special man...hugs and prayers
—Teresa puett

I will always miss and love you ..
—Gina Lynn

—Tamantha
A dang good one. Him and Mike were always good friends, ran in the same circles last 40 years or so. He will be missed
—Robert Miller
—Robin McDaniel

Jose was a Dear Friend to my husband Garry, myself, and all of our children. He will be missed but always remembered.
—Kathy Holder

Jose was a great guy and will be missed. I am very saddened to hear he has passed.
—Bob Melton