October 3 1931 July 28 2022
Obituary Please share your favorite memory of Charles to be included in a special keepsake book for the family. View Tribute Book Charles Eugene “Gene” Carringer, Sr., age 90 of Oak Ridge, TN went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2022 at NHC-Farragut. He was born on October 3, 1931 in Stecoah, NC. Gene was a member of Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge for over 50 years where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was also a regular attender of Grace Baptist Church in Karns. Gene courageously served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He had a successful career in the men’s clothing business for many years at Carringer’s Clothing, National Shirt Shop, and Watson’s. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Fannie Carringer and his beloved wife of 62 years, Joyce Carringer. Survivors include sons, Chuck Carringer & wife Emily, Kevin Carringer & wife Melissa and Jeremy Carringer & wife Jessica, grandchildren, Zach Carringer & wife Kelly, Maggie Carringer and fiancé Daniel Sullivan, Kathryn, Blake, Kasen and Kamden, great grandson, Jad and sister Nell Widener & brother-in-law James. The family would like to thank Kay Holman, Caris Hospice, the staff of NHC-Farragut and all of Gene and Joyce’s friends for helping care for and encourage him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial fund donations be made to East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends will meet 10am, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for graveside services with Dr. Tom Melzoni officiating. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles, please visit our floral store. Read more
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Charles Eugene Carringer October 3 1931 July 28 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Oak Ridge, state: Tennessee