Dr. William DeWitt "Bill" McLaurine, Jr., 63, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. He was born February 5, 1955, in Nashville, TN, to William D. and Bessie L. (Tidwell) McLaurine Sr.

William received his PhD in psychology from Capella University  and two Master's degrees. William worked for Hutchinson Correctional Facility for 13 years.  He was also a wonderful professor of criminal justice and psychology at Hutchinson Community College, Lake Superior State University and Eastern Kentucky University.  He was very honored and proud to have served in the United States Army and Marines.

On September 5, 1987, he married Lucille Lynette "Lyn" Keller in Arlington, KS. She died July 8, 2016.

William is survived by: son, Jack McLaurine and Fiancée, Kayla Honeycutt of Arlington; father, William McLaurine Sr. and wife, Delores of Edgewood, KY; mother-in-law, Lucille Keller of Hutchinson, brother-in-law, Jeff Keller and wife Patty of Haven; grandsons, Bryant, Russell, and Joey; granddaughter Amiyah and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his mother, Bessie Louise Tidwell, and father-in-law, Darrell Keller.

Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Iuka Cemetery in Iuka, KS, with military honors performed by Marine Honor Guard with Chaplain Randall Turner officiating.  Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or Prairie Sunset Home, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.