Background
Laughlin, John Paul was born on June 28, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Tillman and Jeannine (Lackey) Laughlin.
Laughlin, John Paul was born on June 28, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Tillman and Jeannine (Lackey) Laughlin.
Bachelor in Education, Wichita State University, 1974; Master of Library Science, University of Southern Mississippi, 1980; Juris Doctor, Mississippi College, 1985.
Coordinator, Kansas Elks Training Center for Handicapped, Wichita, 1974-1975; coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Counseling Svc., Wichita, 1975-1979; director, Kansas Humane Society, Wichita, 1979; reference library, School of Law, Mississippi College, Jackson, 1980-1985; research assistant, Supreme Court Mississippi, Jackson, 1985-1986; trust officer, Trustmark National Bank, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, since 1986. Adjunct Professor Mississippi College, Clinton, 1983-1985, School of Law Mississippi College, 1985-1986, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1988-1990.
President Forrest County Humane Society, Hattiesburg, 1990, Mental Health Association Forrest and Lamar Counties, Hattiesburg, 1990, Hattiesburg Zoological Board. District vice chairman Boy Scouts American. Member Registry of Interpreters of Deaf, Jackson.
Member American Bar Association, Mississippi State Bar Association, S. Center Bar Association, Southern Mississippi Estate Planning Council (secretary 1988-1989, president 1989-1990), Beta Phi Museum.
Married Cheryl Holcomb, November 20, 1980. Children: John David, Laura Elizabeth.