Samuel Benjamin Carpenter, lovingly known as "Pappy Sam, Produce Man," passed away at age 88 in the comfort of his home on Sunday, December 28, 2014.
Born July 3, 1926, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Clinton Feather and Alice (Metz) Carpenter.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he received a State of Maryland Certificate of Appreciation for services rendered; an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and an American Theater Victory Medal.
Samuel worked as an apprentice machinist for the Western Maryland Railroad from 1943 to 1944. He went on to retire from Fairchild Industries as a machinist after 15 years of service in 1989. He received a service recognition award for his great work ethic. Samuel earned his nickname by buying, selling and donating produce to people and businesses all over Hagerstown.
He was a member of Calvary Temple Church in Williamsport, Md., as well as Morris Frock American Legion Post No. 42.
Samuel is survived by four daughters, Rita D. Robinson, Marie C. Leonard, Norma J. Kirsch and Linda K. Yost; two sons, Sammy L. Carpenter and Timmy W. Carpenter; a brother, George Carpenter; numerous grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca May Carpenter; a sister, Martha Carter; and two brothers, Melvin and Earl Carpenter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor Robert Robinson officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the graveside service at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel.
Hagerstown Herald Mail
Dec. 29, 2014
Born July 3, 1926, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Clinton Feather and Alice (Metz) Carpenter.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he received a State of Maryland Certificate of Appreciation for services rendered; an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and an American Theater Victory Medal.
Samuel worked as an apprentice machinist for the Western Maryland Railroad from 1943 to 1944. He went on to retire from Fairchild Industries as a machinist after 15 years of service in 1989. He received a service recognition award for his great work ethic. Samuel earned his nickname by buying, selling and donating produce to people and businesses all over Hagerstown.
He was a member of Calvary Temple Church in Williamsport, Md., as well as Morris Frock American Legion Post No. 42.
Samuel is survived by four daughters, Rita D. Robinson, Marie C. Leonard, Norma J. Kirsch and Linda K. Yost; two sons, Sammy L. Carpenter and Timmy W. Carpenter; a brother, George Carpenter; numerous grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca May Carpenter; a sister, Martha Carter; and two brothers, Melvin and Earl Carpenter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor Robert Robinson officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the graveside service at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel.
Hagerstown Herald Mail
Dec. 29, 2014
Samuel Benjamin Carpenter, lovingly known as "Pappy Sam, Produce Man," passed away at age 88 in the comfort of his home on Sunday, December 28, 2014.
Born July 3, 1926, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Clinton Feather and Alice (Metz) Carpenter.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he received a State of Maryland Certificate of Appreciation for services rendered; an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and an American Theater Victory Medal.
Samuel worked as an apprentice machinist for the Western Maryland Railroad from 1943 to 1944. He went on to retire from Fairchild Industries as a machinist after 15 years of service in 1989. He received a service recognition award for his great work ethic. Samuel earned his nickname by buying, selling and donating produce to people and businesses all over Hagerstown.
He was a member of Calvary Temple Church in Williamsport, Md., as well as Morris Frock American Legion Post No. 42.
Samuel is survived by four daughters, Rita D. Robinson, Marie C. Leonard, Norma J. Kirsch and Linda K. Yost; two sons, Sammy L. Carpenter and Timmy W. Carpenter; a brother, George Carpenter; numerous grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca May Carpenter; a sister, Martha Carter; and two brothers, Melvin and Earl Carpenter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor Robert Robinson officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the graveside service at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel.
Hagerstown Herald Mail
Dec. 29, 2014
Born July 3, 1926, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Clinton Feather and Alice (Metz) Carpenter.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he received a State of Maryland Certificate of Appreciation for services rendered; an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and an American Theater Victory Medal.
Samuel worked as an apprentice machinist for the Western Maryland Railroad from 1943 to 1944. He went on to retire from Fairchild Industries as a machinist after 15 years of service in 1989. He received a service recognition award for his great work ethic. Samuel earned his nickname by buying, selling and donating produce to people and businesses all over Hagerstown.
He was a member of Calvary Temple Church in Williamsport, Md., as well as Morris Frock American Legion Post No. 42.
Samuel is survived by four daughters, Rita D. Robinson, Marie C. Leonard, Norma J. Kirsch and Linda K. Yost; two sons, Sammy L. Carpenter and Timmy W. Carpenter; a brother, George Carpenter; numerous grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca May Carpenter; a sister, Martha Carter; and two brothers, Melvin and Earl Carpenter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor Robert Robinson officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the graveside service at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel.
Hagerstown Herald Mail
Dec. 29, 2014
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