John Boyd Schenk, Sr.
January 12, 1926 - August 01, 2014
Obituary
John Boyd Schenk, Sr., age 88 of Aberdeen passed away Friday, August 1, 2014. Born in Thayerville, MD a son of the late Ambrose and Lois (nee Paugh) Schenk. Beloved husband of Lorraine Schenk (nee Wright) for 66 years; loving father of John Schenk, Jr. and wife Barb of Bel Air; proud grandfather of Michael J. Schenk and wife Laura of Bel Air and Amy E. Schenk of Bel Air; dear great-grandfather of Ariana and Levi Schenk both of Bel Air. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers Fredlock and Dwight Schenk and sister Irene Ryon. He was retired from APG where he worked in testing and evaluation. Mr. Schenk was a good husband, father and grandfather, enjoyed hunting, was a wonderful gardener who enjoyed growing roses.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 7 from 6-9pm in the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, PA, 333 S. Parke St, Aberdeen. A funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Friday, August 8 at 11am. Interment will follow in Harford Memorial Gardens. Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 353, Aberdeen, MD 21001.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Thu Aug 7, 2014 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Fri Aug 8, 2014 @ 11:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Linda Scott
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It was my pleasure to get to know John these last few weeks. He was a very kind gentleman and had a sense of peace in his demeanor. His caring attitude showed through as he constantly wanted others to sit and relax and not fuss over him. I feel blessed to have got to know him and care for him and spoil him in these last weeks. My sympathy to Lorene, Jack, Barb, Amy, Mike, Laura and John's friends and relatives mourning his loss.
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Lisa Lawrence
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Mr. Schenk was one of the first people I had the privilege of knowing at APG and he never failed to have a smile and a kind word for everyone. He will be missed greatly on this earth but welcomed into heaven with open arms. God bless his family and friends.
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Angie Blankenbiller
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I will always remember John and what a great man he was. He always had a smile on his face and he was a hard worker. You will be missed by your ATC Family. God Bless the family.
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Marie Swearingen
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I'm so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man who looked at everything with a positive attitude, and he led by example. Prayers for the family. God Bless
JC
Joe Carabetta
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John was a great guy who was always running around doing something to help someone! God Bless his soul and family.
RD
Ronnie Dennis
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Please find comfort and cherish all your memories.