Herbert Allen Carringer

HERBERT ALLEN CARRINGER - 91, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Mr. Carringer was born March 17, 1929 in Stecoah, NC, to Virgil and Fannie Carringer. He graduated from Stecoah high school where he played basketball. He married wife Pearlean on May 21, 1955 and the couple moved to Maryville in the 1950’s. He retired from Home Beneficial Life Insurance, after a fulfilling 25 years of service. Mr. Carringer was a member of the East Maryville Baptist Church and enjoyed serving his church as Charmian of the Trustees, working on community outreach projects (i.e. Ramp Ministry, and at the Baptist Center), and was a Master Gardener. His family wrote: "Herbert was a faithful servant, loving husband, father, papaw and granddad. He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him."

Mr. Carringer is survived by his son, Tim Carringer; daughter, Angie Johnson & son-in-law, Robert Johnson; four grandchildren (Brandon, Wes, Lizzie, and Nathan) and three great-grandchildren (Aeowin, Peyton, and Trey).

Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at East Maryville Baptist Church Cemetery with Senior Pastor Keith Johnson officiating.

Memorials may be sent to: East Maryville Baptist Church Building Fund, 1150 Brown School Road, Maryville, TN 37804, 865-982-4960.