Beechworth B. Mclaughlin

TURBEVILLE –Beechworth B. “Papa” McLaughlin, 93, husband of the late Millie Iona Miles McLaughlin, died Friday, February11, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 24, 1928, in Clarendon County, SC, he was a son of the late Vandy McLaughlin and the late Daisy Fry McLaughlin. He was a member of Frierson’s Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Pentecostal Faith Church. For many years “B.B.” traveled singing and testifying for the Lord on TV, radio, and in churches. He was a man with many God given talents. He loved Bluegrass music and was a member of the Bluegrass Association. He was a member of the Diles Bay Hunting Club and the Woodmen of the World. He is survived by two sons, Tony McLaughlin (Judy) and Chris McLaughlin (Brenda) all of Turbeville; two daughters, Dannie Faye Welch and Daisy Cooke – Matuse (James) all of Turbeville; eleven grandchildren, Johnny McLaughlin, Phil McLaughlin, Sheri Benenhaley, Tonyelle Thomas, Heather Grayson, Shad Welch, Tiffany Welch Green, Paige Lloyd, Cody McLaughlin, Dusty Cooke, Cherish Wirtz; 21 great grandchildren; a special niece, Tammy Collins; one daughter in law, Bonnie Lee McLaughlin Hickman; and a dear friend whom he loved like a son, Harris Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, J.B. McLaughlin; a sister, Alice Hodge; and a niece, Myrtle Mae Baker. A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Frierson’s Tabernacle Church officiated by Rev. Mike Benton, Rev. Allen Lynch, and Rev. David Richardson. Burial to follow in the Pine Dale Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Phil McLaughlin, Johnny McLaughlin, Shad Welch, Cody McLaughlin, Dusty Cooke, Tracy Jr. Benenhaley, and Londyn Welch. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Diles Bay Hunting Club, Harris Welch, Ronnie Dale Welch, Donnie Rae Welch, Marion Welch, Wayne Welch, Clifford Miles, Johnny Locklair. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (from 2 – 3 PM) on Sunday February 13, 2022, at the church and at other times at the residence, 2199 Horse Branch Road, Turbeville, SC. The family would like to thank Dr. Priscilla Welch and her staff; Dee, Tonya, Allisha, Tamika, Angela and all the Amedysis Hospice staff for their love, kindness and support. Daddy loved each of you. Also, they thank everyone that served food, came by and prayed for our family. God bless you all, We Love You! CDC guidelines for the COVID-19 virus and social distancing will be observed during the service. Arrangements made through Floyd Funeral Home, 136 E. Main Street, Olanta, SC, (843)396-4470. www.floydfuneral.com