William Platt McLaughlin

William Platt McLaughlin, 85, of Huntsville, Texas, passed away January 13, 2016. Platt was born June 23, 1930, in Centerville, Texas, to Robert Frank and Vesta Pauline Platt McLaughlin. Platt grew up in Jewett, Texas and graduated from Jewett High School in the class of 1947. He attended Sam Houston State Teachers College where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1951 and his Masters in Education in 1956. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 during the Korean War. Platt married Joyce Mitchell on June 26, 1954, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Huntsville. They had two daughters, Cheryl and Susan. Platt was in education for 30 years. He worked in Conroe ISD, Klein ISD, Huntsville ISD, New Caney ISD, Porter ISD and Region 6 Service Center. He is survived by his wife of 61years, Joyce Mitchell McLaughlin; daughter, Cheryl Washington (George Robert) of Wharton. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael Wayne Walker (Autumn) of Huntsville; William Travis Washington and Robert Austin Washington of Wharton along with great-grandchildren Payton Pullin and Wesley Platt Walker of Huntsville. Platt is survived by a brother, Robert A. McLaughlin (Jan) of Waco; brother-in-law, Will Parrish of New Waverly; brother and sister-in-law Royce and Sue Adams of Huntsville; many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Florence Reed Dillon; brothers, Harold Lee McLaughlin and Raymond Frank McLaughlin; daughter, Mary Susan Walker Sylvester; in-laws Rufus and Mary Edith Mitchell; sister-in-laws Linda Parrish and Mary Louise McLaughlin. Platt enjoyed spending time with his family at their farm west of town where they raised Christmas trees, vegetables and cattle. Platt enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, playing bridge, and dominoes. Platt never met a stranger. He always wanted to know where you went to school and where you grew up. He will be dearly missed by all of his family. Platt and Joyce attended First United Methodist Church in Huntsville. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and grandfather with a strong Christian faith. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the building fund at First United Methodist Church in Huntsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2 pm at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Dornbush and Rev. Ellen Willett officiating. Interment will follow at Mayes Addition of Oakwood Cemetery. Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

William Platt McLaughlin

June 23, 1930 - January 13, 2016