Mr. Earl Nixon McLaurin, known to family and friends as "Nick", was born July 15, 1936 to Margaret McLaurin and Willie Earl Pope in Clinton, NC. On Saturday, January 14, 2023, at age 86, he passed away in Casa Grande, Arizona.

He moved to Winston-Salem, NC in his early 20's and worked various jobs before being employed with Larry Edward Seat Cover. That position would later help and encourage him to establish his own business, E&E Trim Shop with his wife, Edna McLaurin. He was known for his custom upholstery detail on cars (including classic and antique), furniture, boat seats, barber chairs, etc.

An avid NASCAR fan who loved traveling, he especially enjoyed visiting his hometown of Clinton, NC, as well as family trips to Carolina and Myrtle Beaches. Also notable was his annual fishing trip to Topsail Beach Pier. Most of all he loved and supported his family and extended family in any way that he could. Another event he al-ways looked forward to attending was the McLaurin Family Annual Christmas Reunion.

Mr. McLaurin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edna; his mother and father; three brothers; and one sister.

He leaves behind to cherish sweet memories, his daughters, Pamela McLaurin Malone (Darryl) and Cheryl Renee McLaurin (Ramona Batie) both of Arizona; three grandchildren, DeCarlos McLaurin (Tiffany) of Winston-Salem, NC, Christopher Polite Jr. (Glezelle) and Constance Polite of Arizona; eight great-grandchildren, Tyson Martin, Carmeron, Caleb and Zoe McLaurin of Winston-Salem, NC, Zariyah and Kingston Polite, Blair Wells and Milani Newburn of Arizona; one brother, Robert Earl Pope; and one sister, Darlene Pope of Clinton, NC; a special devoted nephew, Franklin "Del" Barnes (Hannah and Ryleigh); and two special devoted friends who were like a son and daughter, Pete Walters and Catrina Smith.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2023 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons. The family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to the service. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery 2124 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. *Masks required.

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