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Laughter Family Keeps Church Street Auto Thriving
In 1954 J P Rooney Laughter opened an Esso station on Church Street, later Church Street Exxon, now a full service shop with five bays. Larry and Rob Laughter, who took over in 1990, expanded the shop, dropped wrecker service, and run the business from a small office while Rob works as chief mechanic. They recall odd moments, long tenure staff, and a commitment to staying put.
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Church Street
J.P. “Rooney
Laughter
Esso
Exxon
Larry Laughter
Larry
Robbie
Rob
Junction 280
Roscoe
Hendersonville