Rev. William - "Carl" Zinn

Rev. William “Carl” Zinn, 81, of Hagerstown, MD, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Carl was the son of the late T.S. “Ted” Zinn and Alma “Becky” (Rechtine) Zinn Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Jay W. Martin and one brother, Charles Deacon Zinn. Carl is survived by his wife Carolyn J. Zinn, daughter, Debra White of East Liverpool, OH, step-son, W. Scott Harrington of West Roxbury, MA, step-daughter, Colynda J. Lucas of OH, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Carl graduated from Kingwood High School of Kingwood, WV. He served four years in the United States Airforce. Served as city councilman for four years in Dunbar, WV. Graduated from Cumberland United Methodist College in Kentucky and Methodist Theological School in Delaware, OH. He served North Troy UCC in North Troy, VT, Newport Center UMC in Newport Center, VT, Christ Reformed UCC in Cavetown, MD, Shiloh UMC in Hagerstown, MD and Araby UMC of Frederick, MD. He was a member of American Legion Post 28 in North Troy, VT, and AMVETS Post 10 of Hagerstown, MD. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00am at Washington Square United Methodist Church, Hagerstown, MD, with Pastor Jerry Lowan and Hospice Chaplain Jeff Casto officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in memory of Rev. William Carl Zinn to Hospice of Washington County at 747 Northern Ave. Hagerstown, MD, 21742 or www.hospiceofwc.org. Arrangements were made by J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD, and online condolences may be offered at, www.jldavisfh.com.