Bev's father and Bonnie's husband whose death marks an early turning point in the family's instability, forcing Mamaw to single-handedly manage the household and Beverly's struggles.
Bonnie is Papaw's wife and is deeply affected by his death.
Papaw is identified as Bev's father and Bonnie's husband. His death leaves Bonnie to manage the household and the family's instability alone.
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