WARREN — Carrol L. Church, 82, died at his home May 6, 2013, after a period of declining health.

Born in Jonesport Sept. 25, 1930, he was the son of Charles A. and Susie E. Merchant Church. He was educated in local schools and was a 1949 graduate of Jonesport High School.

After beginning studies at the University of Maine, Carrol enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He served with the Air Force 20 years, until his retirement in 1971, having attained the rank of staff sergeant. Following his military discharge, Carrol moved back to Jonesport and returned to college as a non-traditional student, earning a Bachelor of Science in dducation from the University of Southern Maine in 1976.

He later moved to Rockland, where he was employed five years as a corrections officer at Maine State Prison.

May 29, 1987, he married Elizabeth Wendelaar in Rockland. The couple moved to Warren in 1999, where they have since resided.

For several years, with his wife, Carrol attended Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church in Rockland. More recently he attended Warren Baptist Church.

He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and United Bikers Association. For many years, and until retiring due to illness last year, he enjoyed volunteering at the Owls Head Transportation Museum.

Predeceased by his sister, Laura Chandler; Carol is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Monday, May 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. in Rockland. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. at Ocean View Cemetery on Route 73 in South Thomaston. The Rev. Dr. Linwood Welch will officiate.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bread for the Journey Food Pantry, c/o Warren Baptist Church, P.O. Box 294, Warren, ME 04864.

To share a memory or condolence with Carrol's family, visit his online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.