Carl Leon Stringfield

Carl Leon Stringfield, 79, a resident of the Dutch Valley Community in Anderson County, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at his home while surrounded by his family.
Stringfield was born Feb. 1, 1939 in Morgan County.  He was a lifelong resident of this area.
Carl was a member of Orchard View Baptist Church and was also the choir director.  He loved yard work, reading, singing and most of all, spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents,  Clifford Stringfield and Minnie Hamby Stringfield; brother, Edgar Stringfield, and sister, Yvonne Fairchild.
Carl is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Brown Stringfield of Clinton; children, Michael Stringfield and wife Becky of Clinton, Marsha Renee Davis and husband Leonard of Maryville, Keith Stringfield and wife Joy of Clinton, and Scotty Stringfield of Oliver Springs; grandchildren,  Bradley, Kyle and Cody Stringfield; stepgrandchildren,  Justin and Jamie Whitsett; great-grandsons, Greyson and Garrett Whitsett; brothers, Ernest Stringfield and wife, Kay of Lancing, and Ronnie Stringfield and wife Lucy of King, N.C.; sister, Delilah Stringfield of Oak Ridge; sister-in-law, Betty Stringfield of Kinston, N.C., and by several nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs.  The funeral will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Samples officiating.  Burial and graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, at Orchard View Cemetery in Oliver Springs. 
An online register is available at www.sharpfh.com.