Sherman Carper

October 31, 2013

Mr. Sherman Carper, 98, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, VA. He was a native of Greene, County and was a son of the late Andrew and Ethel Maupin Carper. Mr. Carper was a World War II veteran having served his country in the Army Air Force. He retired from Burlington Industries Inc. and later worked for Hill's Department store. Mr. Carper was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall of Jonesborough. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Smith Carper; a son, Roger Carper; also several brothers and sisters. Survivors include three sons, Tony Carper and wife, Alice of Plantation, FL, Pat Carper and wife, Linda of Johnson City and Jerry Carper of Olathe, Kansas; a daughter, Tammy Douglas and husband, Butch of Johnson City; six grandchildren, Roger, Jennifer, Jacob and John Carper, Raina Williams and Jared Shelton; five great-grandchildren, Andrew, Olivia, Jack and Jett Carper and Drake Miller; also several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Carper will be conducted 7:00 PM Friday, November 8, 2013 in the Chapel of Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Dugger officiating. The family will greet friends Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 9, 2013 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Roger, Pat, Jerry, John, Jacob and Andrew Carper, Butch Douglas and Jared Shelton. Visitation: Friday ~ November 8 2013 ~ 5:00 to 7:00 PM Services: Friday ~ 7:00 PM Interment: Saturday ~ 2:00 PMN