Funeral Details for Clarence D. "Danny" Carpenter, III |
By SMVFA | |
November 3, 2018 | |
Funeral Details for Clarence D. "Danny" Carpenter, III Clarence Daniel Carpenter, III, 73, of La Plata, MD passed away on November 3, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 16, 1944 in La Plata, MD. He was the son of the late Clarence Jr. and Lucille Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his infant son Keith D. Carpenter, 1975. He is survived by his devoted wife Donna of 53 years, and daughter Karen (John) Shifflett of Faulkner, MD, sisters Lucy Clements (Steve) of La Plata, MD and Nancy Taylor (Doug) of Indian Head, MD, and 10 nieces and nephews. Dan was a graduate of Lackey High School Class of 1964. He was a Cartographer for the U. S. Department of Defense for 32 years. Dan's first passion as a young man was hunting, fishing and taxidermy work. After the death of a boyhood friend from a boating accident, Danny joined the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. The life long passion began there and continued until his death. He was dedicated to the Charles County Firemen's Association and the Maryland State Firemen's Association. This dedication included: President, SMVFA, 1988 1992, Thomas W. Wright Memorial Award for "Fireman of the Year" 1992, Recognized by CC Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Service provided to the CC Community 1994, Honorary Hospice Volunteer Charles County Point System Coordinator (LOSAP) MSFA Standards Committee Member MSFA Hall of Fame SMVFA Hall of Fame Past MSFA Executive Committee Chairman PHVFD&RS, Inc.:
Life Member
Past Chief Past President Past Board of Directors Past Rescue Squad Captain LOSAP Officer Instrumental in planning the Firehouse Museum and Memorial Maryland State Fireman's Association Offices:
1989 Hall of Fame 1987 - 1991 - Transportation Member 1988 - 1993 - Historical & Archives Chair 1992 - 1996 - Transportation Vice Chair 1996 - 1997 - Transportation Member 1993 - 1995 - Historical & Archives Vice Chair 1995 - 1999 - Historical & Archives Member 1994 - 1995 - Board of Review 1994 - 1996 - Special Activities Chair 1996 - 2003 - Special Activities Member 1995 - 1996 - Executive Committee 1996 - 1997 - Executive Committee Vice Chair 1997 - 1998 - Executive Committee Chair 1999 - 2001 - Board of Review 2003 - 2007 - Special Activities Vice Chair 2006 - 2009 - Board of Trustee Member 2005 - 2008 - Hall of Fame Member 2008 - Present - Hall of Fame Chair 2010 - 2013 - Board of Trustees Vice Chair 2013 - Present - Board of Trustees Chair Marbury Gates Award Chair Program Book Committee Viewing for family and friends will be on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM with Firemen's prayers at 7 PM, at the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Star of The Sea Catholic Church, Indian Head, MD. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc., 73 Glymont Road, Indian Head, MD 20640, Hospice of Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603, St. Catherine Catholic Church, P.O. Box 278, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 and St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 30 Mattingly Avenue, Indian Head, MD 20640. |
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