Johnny Ray Laughlin

May 26, 1959 - February 15, 2021

Johnny Ray Laughlin, 61, of Bristol, TN passed away on Monday, February 15th, 2021 in the Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN following an extended illness. He was born in Blountville, TN on May 26th, 1959, a son of the late James Bill Laughlin and Adis Lavondia Widener Laughlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gregory James Laughlin. Johnny was a dear and loving husband. He spent most of his life as a truck driver hauling freight to most parts of the country. Johnny also served his country as an United States Army Ranger. He was a one of kind man and spent most his free time in retirement smoking, grilling and fishing the lakes and streams of Northeast Tennessee. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Gwendolyn Damara Leornard Laughlin; one sister, Carolyn Laughlin Grisby and husband James of Church Hill, TN; several nieces and nephews and his best furry friend, Zach. The family would like to express a special thank you to all the nurses and staff of both Bristol Regional Medical Center & Holston Valley Medical Center for all the love and care shown to Johnny during the past few months. There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to DAV Chapter # 39, 630 Carden Hollow Rd, Bristol, TN 37620; ph.#: (423) 573-692. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mr. Laughlin and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA 24201; ph.#: (276) 669-6141.