Haskell S. Carrier, age 87, of Bristol, VA passed away, Monday, April 12, 2010 at Wellmont Hospice House.

He was born January 13, 1923 to the late Sam and Mattie Carrier. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Carrier and his wife, Jean and their son, Gary Carrier and his beloved dog, Buttons.

He was the founder and owner of C&S Auto Supply from 1960 to the present. He was an entrepreneur who enjoyed dealing with the public all his life. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit.

He had many friends and loved walking at the Bristol Mall with his buddies. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and he was his son’s hero. He was a lifetime member of Fellowship Chapel.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marie Carrier; son, Dee Carrier; the daughter he never had, Martha Lester; great-nephew, Jeff Carrier and wife, Sheila; great-niece, Jennifer Wise and husband, Jeff and a very special friend, Russell Stevens.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Hospice House.

Memorials may be made to Fellowship Chapel, 201 Crockett St., Bristol, VA 24201.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Fellowship Chapel with Rev. Scott Price officiating and honorary pastor, Lester MacKinnon. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dan Owen, Gordon Smith, Ted Dixon, David Thompson, P.J. Bailey and Jeff Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will Dr. David Thompson, Dr. T.C. Greene, Jackie Lester, Tom Lester and Bill Lester. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday at Akard Funeral Home.

Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com