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Mountain storyteller Bush Laughter remembered in hometown service
The service for Bush Laughter honored a mountain figure known for sharing traditions, humor, and a passion for family. Daughters and relatives recounted his film roles, work as a pipefitter, and lifelong ties to Henderson County. Grandchildren spoke of his storytelling and living memories, including trees planted to mark births.
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Bush Laughter
Tammy Manley
Congress
Mohicans
Patch Adams
Wilmington
Screen Actors Guild
Alonzo Manley
Stephen King
Tammy
Manley
Redneck
Ray Hollifield
Marion
Henderson County
North Carolina
Bush
Angel
Pap
Brunswick County
Hollifield
Wolf River
Tomoka
Arizona
Jesse Gray
Henderson County Grimes
Cross
South Carolina
Krystal
Hawkins
McDowell County
Cody Gray
Valley Hill