James “Jim” McLaughlin, age 81, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at UH Geauga Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1941 in Johnstown, PA, to Dorothy (Yarnal) and Robert McLaughlin. He married Joyce Carol Washburn on September 11, 1965 in Buffalo, NY.

Jim graduated from Champion High School in Champion, OH. And then served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a bookkeeper for Ken’s Transport, and prior to that, he had been a department manager at JC Penney for 16 years and a Perry Nuclear Plant inspector. As a Mason, Jim served as a past High Priest of the Geneva Chapter RAM, a Past Worshipful Master of Lakeshore Lodge in Madison, where he was a 50 year member. He was also a member of Temple Lodge #28 in Painesville, and a member of Urania Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Painesville. Jim was also a member of American Legion Jay Wilson Post 112. He enjoyed golfing, traveling with his wife, and learned how to play the banjo at age 75 and loved it. Jim was a member of Central Congregational Church, where he served as a Deacon, as well as a member of the Men’s Club.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce; daughters, Kendra (Tony) Peters, Kristin (Jim) Young; grandchildren, Christian and Gabriel Peters, Wesley Young, Gemini (Mike) McCormick, Destiny Sheets, Christopher (Nicole) Harker; and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Donald McLaughlin.

Friends will be received 10am to 12pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. Funeral Service will follow at 12pm with Pastor Rick Hughes of Central Congregational Church. Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery

Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family at this time.Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com