Laramie was born and still lives in his hometown of Iowa Park, Texas. His mother is Misty Eppler. He attended Iowa Park elementary school at the time he was cast for his first movie and now attends the middle school. He is now 13, but was in 5th grade when he was selected for The Tree of Life (2011), his debut. Laramie is in the Future Farmers of America and plays basketball, baseball, softball and rodeo at his school. He would like to continue acting, but would also like to be a physical therapist.