Carl J. Underwood

Carl J. Underwood, 86, of RR# 2, Box 2912, Laceyville (Rock Hill), passed away at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, on Wednesday morning, April 7, 2010, surrounded by his family.
He was born in New Albany on August 11, 1923, the son of the late Carl S. and Ellamae Grimes Underwood.
While finishing up high school, Carl was called to duty, to serve his country, in the U.S. Army Engineers. During his service time, he fought in both the European Theater, and the Pacific Theater. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and after the bombing of Japan, he was sent to the Philippines, where he ended his military career.
For many years, Mr. Underwood was employed by the Triple V Construction Co., of Dushore, where he was employed as a carpenter, on their bridge construction. He loved carpentry and building so much, that is what he loved to do in his spare time, and continued his building trade even after his retirement.
He attended the Braintrim Baptist Church, and served his township on the Wyalusing Valley School Board.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anna T. Trowbridge Underwood, who he married July 1, 1950. He also is survived by his sons: Charles J. (Elia) Underwood of Rosharon, Texas, and Robert C. Underwood, of Laceyville; and his daughters: Connie B. (William) Smith of Nicholson, Carla J. Underwood of Mehoopany, and Kay L. (Franco) Mendoza of Pearland, Texas; eight grandchildren: Daniel (Amanda) Underwood of Pearland, Texas, Jamie Underwood of Dallas, Texas, AWR3 Christopher Underwood of Jacksonville, Fla., Theodore (Jennifer) Smith of Pipersville, Rebekah (Edward) Burke of Dimock, Jeremiah Smith of Nicholson, and Michelle Mendoza, and Maegan Mendoza, both of Pearland, Texas.; four great-grandchildren: Rylee Underwood of Pearland, Texas, Mason Smith and Logan Smith, both of Pipersville, and Molly Burke of Dimock;. two step-great-grandchildren: Ryan Divito and Jordan Divito, both of Pipersville.
He is also survived by his brother, Adelbert (Sally Ann) Underwood of Willis, Texas; a sister-in-law, Norma Trowbridge, of Laceyville;. and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Cook, in 2001; a sister- in-law, Beatrice Underwood; and two brothers-in-law: Elmer Cook, and Donald Trowbridge.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with Rev. Thomas Davis, of the Braintrim Baptist Church officiating,
Interment in the North Flat Cemetery in Laceyville with Military Graveside Services conducted by the members of the Rought-Hall Post # 510 American Legion of Black Walnut; the Dennis Strong Post #457, of Tunkhannock; and the Endless Mountains Post #3583 V.F.W., of Mehoopany.