Carol Clark Carbaugh

Carol Clark Carbaugh, 84, of Farmington, Mo., died peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of the late Ralph C. Carbaugh and Bessie M. Gift.
He grew up in South Mountain, Pa., and graduated from Waynesboro High School. After serving in the Army Air Corp he attended Parks College of Saint Louis University where he obtained his degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He was then commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force as a pilot. He enjoyed a distinguished 21-year career in the military serving his country as an aircraft mechanic, transport pilot, flight test engineer, and safety officer. Following his military service, he served in both the Arkansas and Missouri Civil Air Patrols. He founded and operated Triple C Service in Conway, a small-engine/lawnmower repair business. In 2011, the Federal Aviation Administration recognized his over 50 years of accident-free flying with the prestigious Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award. Known as "Mr. Fix-It" to all who knew him, he loved to work and repair anything and everything. His hobbies included building and racing go-karts. He was the first American to be invited to race at the Fuji International Speedway at which time he won 1st Place. He also enjoyed bowling and in 1987, he won the 1st Place Men's Singles title in the Arkansas State Championship Tournament. Additionally, he, along with his wife, enjoyed collecting and restoring antique oil lamps.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley; and a daughter, Deborah A. Engelhardt.
He is survived by his wife, Annette, of 56 years; a son, Barry D. Carbaugh and wife Jackie of Merced, Calif.; a daughter, Tara K. Seaman and husband George of Fayetteville, N.C.; a son, Samuel G. Carbaugh and wife Lisa of Beavercreek, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private interment will be held in Zolman Cemetary in Farmington, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinson.org.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at jerniganwarren.com.