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Kenneth Brooks Carder, Jr.

September 17, 1943 ~ December 6, 2017

Kenneth Brooks Carder, Jr. age 74 a resident of Bridgeport, WV passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born September 17, 1943 in Philippi, WV a son of the late Kenneth Brooks Carder, Sr. and Gladys Pearl (King) Upton. He was united in marriage December 11, 1965 to Barbara L. (George) Carder who survives. Also surviving- One daughter, Marsha Carder of Worthington, WV Two sons, Kenneth Lee Carder and wife Kimberly of Philippi, James Enoch Carder and wife Amy of Shinnston One brother, William Lee Carder and wife Carol of St. Marys, WV Seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren Mr. Carder was a rigger for Weirton Steel and a school bus driver for Barbour Co. Schools.He served in the US Army. He loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.He was a member of Bible Baptist Temple in Stonewood Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 12-2 pm. Funeral services will be at 2 pm with Pastor Charles V. Madaus officiating. Interment will follow in the Silent Grove Cemetery with military honors being accorded.

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  1. We are so sorry for your loss. Many prayers and lots of love sent your way! Take comfort in the fact he is no longer suffering and is free at last! Bless you all! If you need anything, we are always here for you.

  2. We are sending you all our condolences on the loss of a wonderful man. It was our pleasure to know him & visit often. We know he is whole now & in the presence of Jesus Christ his Lord & Saviour. What comfort this is to all of us. We are praying for you during this time as we know how greatly he will be missed by all. We love you folks.

  3. There simply are no words to express how sad we were to hear of Kenny's passing. We have so many fond memories of him and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love and hugs, Terry, Robin, Hannah, Chloee and Clarissa Walker.

  4. Sadden to learn of our PHS classmate 1961 passing.
    My the family find comfort in memories of the good times.

  5. To my friends, in the loss of someone so dear in this life. Jim, Amy, Marsha, and Barbra and grandson`s I am so sorry sorry for your loss. praying for all of you.

  6. Barbara and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and comfort for you and the family at this time. God bless all of you.

  7. I went all the way thru school with Kenny and than got to be friends with him and his wife after meeting his son Kenny and daughter in law Kim real good man rest in peace now Kenny! God be with you Barb and Kenny and the rest of the family prayers!

  8. Barbara, Kenny and Jimmy and families we are sorry to hear of the passing of Kenny he is in good hands now with the Lord. He will be greatly missed and loved by so many, We are very glad we got to know him our deepest love and prayers go out to each and everyone of you.

  9. In memory of Kenneth Brooks Carder, Jr., Harold and Charlotte Booth (Cornerstone Baptist Church) lit a candle

  10. Sorry to hear about your loss. Just wanted you to know our prayers are with the family at this time.

  11. I’m so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

  12. Dear Barbara, Kenny, Jimmy and families – When I think of your Kenny/Dad, I always see him smiling. He was such a kind and humble man. I know your faith is strong and I pray you feel God's presence as you mourn the loss of this wonderful man.

  13. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
    I'll always remember you from school and church and the times we spent hanging
    around Philippi on Sat. nights, and fishing the local ponds

    RIP Kenny


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