Alfred "Al" Franklin McLaurin

Alfred Franklin McLaurin, 65, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 in
the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Bolivia, NC following a lengthy illness.
Born in Scotland County, NC on March 13, 1959, Al was a son of the late John Melvin
McLaurin and Mrs. Martha Lee Finch Benton of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. In addition to his father,
Al was preceded in death by his stepfather, William “Bill” Benton.
He was a loving husband, father, and loved by all who new him. Al was a graduate of West
Brunswick High School, and was owner-operator of Carolina Vinyl. He also enjoyed being on the
water fishing on the “Lindsey K” with family and friends. Always the life of the party, he will be
greatly missed.
Surviving in addition to his mother Martha F. Benton are his loving wife, Kathy May McLaurin;
two daughters, Lindsey McLaurin, Allee McLaurin; a sister, Elisabeth M. Powell and husband
Mike; two brothers, John McLaurin, Finch McLaurin; and several extended family members.
In keeping with Al’s wishes a private celebration of life was held in his memory. 
The family respectfully requests than donations be made in his name to the American Heart
Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692 or www.heart.org.
Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com .