Earl Propst

Earl Henry Propst 75, of Section House Road, Hickory died Thursday July 10, 2008 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 23, 1933 he was the son of the late Luther Brice Propst and Eva Catherine Lail Propst. A professional brick mason, for over 30 years Earl was a dedicated Scout Master at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church where he was a member. He earned numerous scouting awards. Mr. Propst was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Sylvia Ann Settlemyre Propst of the home, a daughter Christina Gail Propst of Hickory, two sons Keith Earl Propst and Scott Luther Propst of Hickory, a sister Barbara Keever of Conover, a grandchild, Tristen Brice Propst and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles. A celebration of Earlâ??s life will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday July 13, 2008 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Conover with the Rev. Dr. David M. Seymour and Rev. Bob Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with military rites provided by American Legion Post #16. The family will receive friends from 6-8p.m. Saturday July 12, 2008 at the church fellowship hall. Pallbearers will be leaders and members of Scout Troop 235. Honorary pallbearers will be leaders and members of Cub Scout Troop 235. Memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop 235 in Mt. Zion 4420 County Home Road, Conover, NC 28613-9641. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Propst family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.