September 4, 1927 - September 3, 2013
Carl Martin Karber, 85 of Greenbrier passed away at his home, Tuesday September 3, 2013. He was born September 4, 1927 in Quitman to the late Garland Karber and Jewel Martin Karber. He was of the Baptist faith, an Army veteran of WWII and a retired Funeral Director and location manager with thirty-eight years of service with Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
He is survived by his wife Anavurl Sams Karber, his son, Jimmy Karber (Karla) of Joshua, Texas, three daughters, Cindy Ford (Craig) of Ponder, Texas, Dana Taylor (Kenneth) and Tracie Garrett both of Greenbrier, sister Ann Bone (Bob) of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, daughter in law Sandi Garrett of Conway, ten grandchildren, Randi Ford, Carl Wade Ford, Christopher Karber, Kristen Rector, Melissa Gragg, Katie Taylor, Megan Taylor, Morgan Taylor, Chance Garrett and Maggie Garrett and five great grandchildren, Tripp Jumper, Kenna Haley, Kinslee Holmes, Corbin Gragg and Garrett Gragg and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Gretchen Karber, son Rue Garrett, brothers W. G. Karber and Cleon Karber. He married Gretchen Kessinger on November 14, 1948. She passed away on June 7, 1981. With the blessings of his children he married Anavurl Garrett on November 6, 1982.
Services are 10 am Thursday September 5, 2013 in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Conway with burial in Crestlawn memorial park with Bro. Scott Karber officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are George Leding, Christopher Karber, Wade Ford, Chance Garrett, Jim Covington and Randy Bone.
My sympathy to the Karber family. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless you all.
Saddened by the passing of Carl. He was a fine man and helped lay to rest many of our families loved ones. Praying for you all.
Thoughts and prayers for you all. Very good man and special family. Marcus and Mary Jones
Prayers for the Entire Family!! He was a Great Man & now an Angel in Heaven. RIP!!
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
Carl hired me as a director in 1986. his teachings followed me all during my career. He was always kind and compassionate to all. He will be dearly missed.To the family may the peace of God comfort you during this time.
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
So sorry We can not be with you at this very sad time. Our prayer is that God will give you peace and strength in the days to come. We Love you all.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, with sincere sympathy.
Nancy and I are so sorry to hear that Carl Martin has passed away. He was a wonderful man and always a good friend. We are praying for comfort for the family and we are also rejoicing for Carl Martin.
You were the BEST father-in-law. Gonna miss ya, Papa. See ya.
My thoughts and prayers are with Karl's Family during this time.
Anavurl I'm sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you, Carl, for the many years of loyal service to my family and the rest of Faulkner County. Your words of comfort always seemed to make a trying time better. May God bless and comfort those who are left behind to honor your memory.
So Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the family.
So very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort (Jehovah) continue to furnish your family with peace and hope during this difficult time.
John 5:28,29
Anavurl and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May God's sweet love carry you through this time of sorrow.
Toni Johnson
Retired CHDC
I am so sorry to read about Carl Martin. He was a cousin of mine. His grandfather & my grandfather was brothers. I am sorry I never met any of his family, I just new Car Martin & Ann. Uncle Fred & Aunt Florence live just down the road from Mt. Pleasant Church where I attend. I have family tree information if any of the family are interested.
Dear Anavurl and Family..So sorry to hear of Carl's passing.. Praying for God's peace and strength to see you all thru this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss, all of Carl's families are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you with His loving comfort and strength.
We are so sorry for your loss, but Mr. Carl is no longer suffering. You are all in our prayers, we love you.
My Mom and Dad thought so much of Mr Karber. He will be missed by so many that knew him. my prayers for the family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Carl. Our prayers and sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. Mr Carl was just a great man. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Anavurl and Family
You are all in our prayers. I pray for peace and comfort in this time of loss. We love you!
In Him,
Dino, Shannon, Alyssa, Breanna, Dino, and LaNaya McLaughlin
praying for family
To the Karber family, we are so sorry about your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Anavurl and Family, We are lifting all of you up in prayer. So very sorry for your loss. Ann (Beene) Gardner and Helen (Beene) Bargar and Families