William “Billy” Robert Laughlin III entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the age of 51. Beloved son of William “Bobby” Robert Laughlin Jr. and Betty Dupuis Laughlin. Loving and devoted father of William “Bobby” Robert Laughlin IV, Heather Marie Laughlin (Michael), and Brittany Elizabeth Laughlin (Ryan). Grandfather of Colin Poche’ and Madison McKinnie. Brother of Michael Laughlin (DeLyndia), Donald Laughlin (Valerie), Pamela LeBlanc (Milton) and the late Joseph Laughlin. Billy is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was born in New Orleans, LA and resided in Gretna, LA. A visitation will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Burmaster and Franklin Avenue, Gretna, LA on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 10AM until 11:30AM. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Saturday at 11:30AM. Interment will be in McDonogh Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements.