William Henry Carrier's Obituary
William Henry Carrier was a lifelong Memphian born June 25th, 1955 to his dear parents William “Bill” Carrier and Mary King Carrier. Henry died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 8th and joins his parents in heaven.
Henry was a greatly loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Faith, family, friends, and service to others meant everything to him. Henry attended Presbyterian Day School, Memphis University School, and East High School. Henry’s athletic prowess was exhibited from an early age. He played competitive and high school baseball as a catcher, basketball, and football as a quarterback. Henry graduated from Christian Brothers University where he attended on a baseball scholarship. Coaching and watching his children excel in sports and life, playing softball for Trash and Alex’s Tavern, golfing, competing in MIM Barbeque and Italian Fest, and the Memphis Tigers all brought Henry great joy. Henry will be remembered for his huge heart and his devotion to his wife, children, grandchildren, family, faith, and friends. Also, for his great wit, competitive spirit, zest for life, and his fun loving, larger than life personality. Henry leaves behind his adoring wife of 41 years, Mary “Mac” Garbuzinski Carrier, his son William Henry “Hank” Carrier Jr. and his wife Meggie, his daughter Ann King “Annie” Carrier Mackey and her husband Ethan, his son Charles Christopher “Chris” Carrier and his fiancée Brooke Veneklase, his beloved grandchildren Mollie Ann Carrier and William Ford Carrier. Brothers John Carrier (Deborah), Michael Carrier (Evie), sisters Carla Carrier Murdock (Ken), Michelle Carrier Stallard (Tim). Father-in-law Joseph Garbuzinski. Inlaws JoAnn Maurizi, Angie and John Garbuzinski, Barbara Smith and Jimmy Garbuzinski, Susan and Danny Johnson, and many cherished nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, and countless friends. Visitation: Monday, December 12th from 5-7pm at St. Louis Church Clunan Center.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, December 13th at 10:00am at St Louis Church. Burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Our family requests memorials be sent to Christian Brothers University.
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