Charles Eugene “Gene” Carringer, Sr., 90 of Oak Ridge, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at NHC-Farragut.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1931 in Stecoah, N.C. 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 and wife Emily, Kevin Carringer and wife Melissa, and Jeremy Carringer and wife Jessica; grandchildren, Zach Carringer and wife Kelly, Maggie Carringer and fiancé Daniel Sullivan, and Kathryn, Blake, Kasen and Kamden; great-grandson, Jad; sister, Nell Widener; and 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 met at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for graveside services.
Dr. Tom Melzoni officiated.
Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge, Tenn. was in charge of all arrangments.