Rev. Earl C. Carlberg

Reverend Earl Carl Carlberg, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 22, 2010. He was born on October 22, 1919 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to the late Carl & Anna Carlberg. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Phyllis, his sister Viola and his brother Ken. Earl and Phyllis were blessed with 5 children: David (Robin), Daniel (Penny), Dean (Marie), Diane (Howard) and Darlene (Joe); 10 grandchildren: Amber, Elizabeth (Joshua), Katie, Casey, Ashley, Stephanie, Christopher, Victoria, Lindsey & Andrew; and 2 great-grandchildren: Reagan and Ryan. Earl is also survived by his brother Kerm and his sister Marion.

Earl graduated from Vineland (New Jersey) High School, received a Bachelor of Arts from the School of Religion, Bob Jones University, a Master of Arts from the School of Religion, Bob Jones University and a Master’s of Divinity from Eastern Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Earl served in the Army for 4 years and received the Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and Victory/World War II medals. Earl, a Jacksonville resident since 1974, was a member of Regency Baptist Temple, and has always actively served the Lord in many capacities. Earl and Phyllis were missionaries in the Philippines for fifteen years and later became home missionaries planting churches.

Earl had a passion for reaching the unsaved for Christ no matter where that might take him, whether half way around the world to the jungles of the Philippines or around the block to share the gospel with his friends and neighbors. Earl loved to play board and card games, he loved to golf, fish and was always quick with a riddle or trick. Each encounter with Earl was always closed with the phrase “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” And that is EXACTLY what he did!!!

Earl, Dad, Grampa, Papa, Great-Grandpa, brother, Uncle, friend, we are going to miss you and can’t wait until we meet again in Heaven!

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 27th, from 6-8 p.m. with a service in celebration of his life on Saturday, August 28th, at 2:00 p.m. Both will be held at HARDAGE-GIDDENS CHAPEL HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 850 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N. Interment will be in Chapel Hills Memory Gardens.