Frank Laughter

Frank Laughter, 79 years of age, of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia. Frank was born March 17, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Henry Zedick Laughter and the late Mary Roxanna Foster Laughter . He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Grace Laughter, five brothers and five sisters. A memorial service will be held Thursday June 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Stanley 512 Old Mt. Holly Road Stanley, NC 28164, officiated by Rev. Dan King. Survivors include son, Tony Laughter; daughter, Beverly Forsythe; granddaughter, Kelly Forsythe; brother, Donald Laughter; sister, Aileen Friday. Memorials may be made to Lymphoma/ Leukemia Society Donor Services PO Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202. Frank was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War, as well as a devoted husband and father. He coached youth football and little league baseball teams for many years. He was also a lively debater as a member of Toastmasters. He spent many years in the banking industry and computer field. Frank was an avid history buff and in his retirement his passion became the creation of laughtergenelogy.com Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Laughter family.