Carroll L. "Sam" Wickard, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1933 in Carlisle and was a son of the late Leverne C. and Goldie R. (McClintock) Wickard.

Sam formerly owned and operated Wickard's Excavating and also farmed many years in West Pennsboro Twp. He also had worked for Bonnybrook Quarries and the former Carlisle Tire & Rubber Co. Sam attended Midway Pentecostal Church, Carlisle, was a member of the McAllister's Hunting Club in Lycoming County and served eight years in the National Guard.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Anna Mae (Barrick) Wickard, two sons; Karl (wife, Deb) Wickard of Elizabethville and David (wife, Kim) Wickard of Carlisle, one daughter, Cheryl Kimble of Carlisle, four brothers; Robert, Calvin and Wayne Wickard all of Carlisle and Paul Wickard of Newville, two sisters; Alice Burkholder of Carlisle and Judy Mummert of Hanover, six grandchildren, one great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Wilber Wickard.

A viewing will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016 followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St, Carlisle, with Pastor Jason Turner officiating. Burial will be in Waggoner's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carlisle. Memorial gifts in Sam's name may be made to the Midway Pentecostal Church or to Miracles & Missions Digest or to Still Waters Ministries.