Mr. Sidney George Laughter

It is with deep sorrow that the Laughter family announces the death of their beloved father, Mr. Sidney George "Sid" Laughter, 74. Mr. Laughter entered into rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Youngsville, NC, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous nine-month battle with cancer. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in The Chapel of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, 306 W. Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC. The Rev. Danny Holley will officiate with burial to follow at the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge Cemetery, 3901 W. BoBo Newsom Highway, Hartsville, SC. Friends and family are welcome to gather at Sid’s home for a time of fellowship and remembrance from 2:00 until 4:00 pm, following the graveside service. Born in Wake County, NC, on June 21, 1950, Sid grew up in Franklinton, NC, and moved to Hartsville, SC, about twenty years ago. It was there that he met and married Dianne and found a community he cherished. Sid retired as a Materials Specialist from Duke Energy, where his strong work ethic and hands-on expertise were deeply respected. But more than anything, Sid was known for his humor and goofy charm. He had a special talent for turning ordinary moments into ones filled with laughter and light. Whether he was cracking a joke, making funny faces, or just being his endearingly offbeat self, Sid brought joy wherever he went. A natural fixer and lifelong tinkerer, he had a passion for knives, guns, and cars—especially if they needed a little work. He found joy in working with his hands and “piddling", always had a project in progress, and a good story or history lesson to tell along the way. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Laughter Currie (Joseph), Allison Laughter (Bryant), and Scarlett Laughter (Frank); his stepson, Bill Atkinson (Derry); and his adored grandchildren: Kylie Anne Currie, Avery Currie, Carleigh Laughter, Cole Currie, Emily Currie, Aubrie Laughter, Jaxon Laughter, Everly Bass, and step-grandson Zack Atkinson (Regina). He is also survived by his sister, Jo Ann Burgess; brother-in-law, Bob White; and nieces, Jocelyn Limer and Nikki Burgess. Sid was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dianne Atkinson Laughter; his parents, Kenneth Lee Laughter and Josephine House Laughter; his sister, Nancy Laughter White; and his brother-in-law, Anthony Lee Burgess. Sid will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for the laughter he shared, the love he gave, and the joy he brought to all who knew him.

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Mr. Sidney George Laughter

June 21, 1950 - June 10, 2025