Departed this life March 12, 2019. Ellis Percell McLaughlin, age 79, of Richmond. He was a retired Richmond City Firefighter. He is survived by his wife, Joanna McLaughlin; one son, Troy McLaughlin(Inga); two granddaughters, Natalia and Juliet McLaughlin; a host of cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1PM. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45PM Wednesday.