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Conway....Cpl David W. McLaurin Ret, age 85 of Palmetto Street died Monday, December 17, 2007 at Conway Medical Center. Mr. McLaurin was born in Marlboro County to the late Talbert Dudley McLaurin, Sr. and Mollie Kennedy McLaurin on February 11, 1922. He graduated from Clio High School and South Carolina Law Enforcement Academy. Mr. McLaurin was a WWII Air Force Veteran having served in the Phillipines. He retired with 33 years of service on the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Mr. McLaurin was a member of the American Legion Post 172, South Carolina Law Enforcement Association, South Carolina Trooper Association and The Silver Fox Retired Patrol Association. In carrying out his duties as patrolman, he was known and respected for his devotion to duty and and his fairness in enforcing the law and for always treating people the way he'd like to be treated. During his career, he was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the Conway Chamber of Commerce "In recognition and appreciation of outstanding service in law enforcement to the city of Conway and Horry County with special gratitude for dedication to duty, service to the community and contributions benefitting society as a whole." He attended Jamestown Baptist Church. Mr. McLaurin was married 55 years to Sara Rowe McLaurin. He was predeceased by his wife; infant son, David Weymss, Jr.; brothers, Robert, Eugene, T.D. and Kennedy McLaurin; sisters, Edna Bundy and Mary Elizabeth Wallace; nieces Rebecca Dudley and Roberta Floyd. Surviving are: a daughter, Barbara Graham and husband Scott of Conway; granddaughter, Amy Jordan and husband Mac of Midlothian, VA; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, December 21, 2007 at Hillcrest Cemetery with the Rev. Robbin King officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, PO Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 or to Jamestown Baptist Church, 2501 9th Avenue, Conway, SC 29527, Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.