Uncle Buhl was taking care of the family Tubb House but was put in a nursing home when he became to old to care for himself.
Earl came into town to pack up the house but was murdered by Coach Boss.
Buhl came to town for Earl's funeral. He met Coach Boss at the funeral. At the time, Coach told him no one knows how his nephew died, but he sends his condolences and offered to pay for the tombstone.