Marion Shawn Laughrun, 54, entered heaven’s gates, with his family and friends gathered round, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN, on August 14, 2019. “Shawn” was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Bell Laughrun, his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Laughrun and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil E. Bell, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Glenna Laughrun, twin sister, Dawn Sparks (Kevin), sister, Shea Holder, brothers, Dustin Laughrun and Derick Cook (Amy), along with his nieces and nephews, Lauren and Hannah Sparks, Mattison (Trevin) Ayers, Jake and Autumn Holder, Jagger Laughrun, and Isaac Cook, several cousins, aunts and uncles, and a beloved Maltese niece, “Honey Beth,” as well as many close friends.
Shawn was a kind, gentle and humble man with a compassionate servant’s heart. He enjoyed baking, housekeeping, Christian music and spending time with his precious friends and family. He was a fun-loving, talented man, played piano, danced with Gay Whitt School of Dance, participated in youth leadership, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs at First Baptist Church, Jonesborough, Tn., and the music and drama programs at David Crockett High School. Shawn received his LPN from Johnson City Vocational School in 1987, was awarded Nurse of the Year at NE TN Rehab. Hospital in 1997, and worked at ETSU Physicians, Northside Hospital, JC Internal Medicine, Four Oaks Nursing Home, and Red Lobster. His patients and customers loved his outgoing personality and excellent care.
Shawn enjoyed the beach and spent time in SC, CA and NC, before coming back to Tennessee to be near family. He loved inspirational quotes and often clipped and quoted Bible verses, stories, poems, and recipes. His favorite was “Desiderata” which he quoted often. (https://www.desiderata.com/desiderata.html)
Shawn is an alumni of Bethel Colony of Mercy and RLMO ministries. He was of the Baptist faith and attended New Vision Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, TN. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Louise Clinic and Dispensary of Hope, Murfreesboro, TN, Vanderbilt CCU, and St. Thomas Rutherford ER, Hospital, and CCU, for their tender loving and expert care, specifically Julie Honey, FNP, and Dr. Paul Buechel.
The family will receive friends Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, TN, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Jonesborough, TN, officiated by Rev. Dava Lee Russell. A Celebration of Life will be held in Murfreesboro, TN, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if preferred, donations may be made in his memory to: St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation, 1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, c/o: St. Louise Clinic.