Lawrence A "Sonny" Carl, age 85, of 342 Fearnot Road, Sacramento, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg; where he was a guest since March 4th. He was born on Wednesday, June 9, 1926, in Hegins, a son of the late Arthur D and Jennie M Kahler Carl. He was a 1945 graduate of the former Hubley Twp High School. He served in the US Army and was deployed to Japan during World War II; arriving on the last day of the war. Sonny remained in Japan for one year during the US occupation. He retired as a truck driver for the former Kocher Coal Company, Valley View. He was a member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church, Fearnot. He was also a member of American Legion Post 575, Valley View. Sonny enjoyed chatting with his friends every morning at Traci's Place. He loved to collect coins and toy trucks; enjoyed woodworking; loved his family, animals, and chocolate. He was preceded in death by a sister Arlene Gilbert. He is survived by his wife Edna I (Mausser) Carl, to whom he was married for 66 years. He is also survived by a daughter Wanda L Reiner and her husband Henry of Klingerstown; two granddaughters Melanie A Minnich and her husband Gary of Lititz, Michelle E Eshelman and her husband Gary of Hegins; a grandson Keith L Reiner and his wife Jennifer of Lancaster; two great grandsons Tyler D Minnich and Austin H Minnich both of Lititz; a sister Eleanor Latsha and her husband George of Manheim; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 11:00 am, with Rev. William Danis officiating. A viewing was held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors was made in St. Peter's Cemetery, Fearnot. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 502 Church St, Sacramento PA 17968. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .