Fred Brison Laughter was born March 7, 1943 in Polk, NC to Daniel and Ada Laughter and passed away in Crossville on January 5, 2017. Fred was a professional carpet layer/ artist of his own business. He enjoyed music in all aspects especially singing and playing the bass guitar in his own band. Fred loved to play poker and lottery tickets. Fred was kindhearted and enjoyed taking care of others, he also loved telling jokes to see people laugh.

Fred is survived by, wife- Waneta Laughter, sons- Thomas Brison Laughter (Keithanna), Joseph Laughter, Robert D. Squires, and Rockney Tyler (Leight), daughters- Vickie Laughter, and Sally G. Whaley (Johnny), grandchildren- Roman Laughter, Logan Wiborn, Jessie Big Low, Heather Marsh, Ryan Tyler, Kiefer Tyler, Stacee Robinson, and Dillon Swan. Several great grandchildren and sisters- Fay Rennaker, Jeanelle Teal, Christine Shook, Mary Lou Bowling (Roger), Elizabeth Walden (Lamar).

He is preceded in death by his mother- Ada Laughter, father- Daniel Laughter, brother- George Laughter, sister- Marion Galloway, granddaughter- Holli Tyler.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on January 9, 2017, at Alloway Baptist Church with a service to follow. Burial will be held at Reed Cemetery.