"Mike you will be missed. We love you. Donna Godfrey Williamson _________________________________________________________________________________ To my dearest family, some things Id like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I\'m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, theres no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I\'m out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you. Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, They\'ll be here later on. I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan. There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man. God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn\'t understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over. I\'m closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and Id like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night....My day was not in vain. And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go. When you\'re walking down the street and you\'ve got me on your mind; I\'m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when its time for you to go...from that body to be free. Remember you\'re not going...you\'re coming here to me. by Ruth Ann Mahaffey"
In loving memory of
Charles Michael McLaughlin
January 17, 1951 - April 3, 2020
Charles Michael McLaughlin, 69, born January 17, 1951 and passed away Friday, April 03, 2020 in a Hospice facility in Marietta. He had been sick for several months, which he spent hospitalized. Mike was a Cumming resident for the past several years, originally from East Point and graduated from Headland High School, Class of 1969. He was preceded in death by his brother, L. A. (Larry) McLaughlin, Jr., his father L. A. McLaughlin, his brother in law J. Clark Irvin and his mother, Doris A. McLaughlin, all of which are listed in order of loss.
He is survived by his sister, Cheryl M. Irvin of Senoia, his nephew Trey (wife Shannon) Houston of Senoia, his nephew Toby (wife Dawn, daughters Taylor and Kenzie) Houston of Brooks and several cousins in Charleston, S.C. Also, he leaves behind his beloved pet and the love of his life, Baby Girl, his t-cup Yorkie of 13+ years.
Mike's ashes will be buried at College Park Cemetery, beside family members, at a later date.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.