Carl S. Argenbright

Carl S. Argenbright of 2513 N. Augusta St., Staunton, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at Oak Hill Center.

Mr. Argenbright was born in Augusta County, and was the son of the late Lee N.B. Argenbright and Mittie Lindamood Argenbright.

He was employed by Johnson Electric Corporation for 43 years and was the owner for the last 26 years before retiring in 1985. He was past president of the Southeastern Chapter of Electrical Apparatus Service Association, Inc.

Masonic participation was an important part of his life. He received his 33rd degree inspector general honorary by Supreme Council of Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite. This honor is awarded biannually to members who have distinguished records of service to their Marconsistories.

Mr. Argenbright was a member of the Staunton Lodge No. 13 A.F.&A.M., Eureka No. 195, A.F.&A.M., Union Royal Arch Chapter No. 2, Bicentennial Lodge No. 1978, A.F.&A.M., Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies, Honor Court (Royal Order of Scotland), and Richmond Court No. 16, Royal Order of Jesters. He was also a member of ACCA Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., and also served on the Board of Trustees. He was past president of the Staunton Shrine Club and Valley Shrine Club.

Mr. Argenbright was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church and served on the finance committee.

His wife of 52 years, Marguerite Cole Argenbright, preceded him in death on April 15, 1978.

Survivors include two brothers, Leo N. Argenbright and Blair S. Argenbright, both of Staunton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Temple D. Myers will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Henry Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be at Thornrose Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 this evening at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the home of Mrs. Carrie Tarkington, 307 Greenway Rd., Staunton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Staunton-Augusta County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2566, Staunton, Va. 24402.