Roy Eugene McLaughlin, Sr., 87, of Mount Vernon, passed away at 10:35 A.M., Friday, March 4, at Lourdes Hospice and Palliative Care in Paducah, Kentucky. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 8, at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Reverend Merle Fullerton officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, . The Chaplain of Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct a Flag Presentation Service at the cemetery. Friends of the Roy Eugene McLaughlin, Sr. Family may call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, March 7, at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.