Carl Sherman Bethel, age 94 of Lore City, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Countryview Assisted Living Center. He was born on September 24, 1924 in Belmont County, a son of the late George Dewey Bethel and Sara Addie West Bethel.
Mr. Bethel was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. He worked and retired from Champion Spark Plug after 34 years of service. He was a member and a deacon at Salt Fork Baptist Church and a member the Cambridge V.F.W. Post 2901.
Carl is preceded in death by: his parents; his wife of over 72 years Dorothy Mae Singer Bethel; a son-in-law Darryl Hittle; step grandson James Dodd; two sisters, Dorothy Green and Marjorie Novack; and two brothers, Edward and Richard Bethel.
He is survived by: a daughter Darlene Sue Hittle of Barnesville; two sons, Dennis Lee (Sandy) Bethel of Flushing and Larry (Trenda) Bethel Jr. of Lore City; two grandchildren, Brent Alan Bethel and Brenda Sue Green; two step grandchildren, Jessica Eby and Angela Rawlins; two great grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 5 to 8 pm at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. His service will be at 1 pm on Friday the 5th also at Bundy-Law. Burial will follow in Guernsey Memory Gardens where Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Guernsey County Veteran's Council. Memorial donations may be made to Salt Fork Baptist Church. Carl's online tribute wall may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com .