Laughridge, Ralph Sr., 10-26-1928 to 5-2-2016. He was an Eagle Scout, a pilot at 16, and a Marine Corps drill instructor with 5 Honor Platoons in a row. He was an electrical contractor coming to Tampa in 1958. He also became a general and mechanical contractor doing work from Key West to Napa, CA. He is survived by his wife Linda; first wife Jean; 3 sons, Ralph, Jr. (Reid), Bruce (Ron), and Keith. He was also a grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and patriarch. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hope Children's Home in Tampa at www.hopechildrenshome.org