Edgar Carswell, Jr., 66, of Morganton, NC, took his heavenly flight on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Born in Cleveland County, NC on August 26, 1957, he was the son of the late Edgar Carswell, Sr. and Evelyn Jordan Carswell. Edgar was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and worked for Wilkie Construction for 37 years as a mechanic. He was very talented and could fix or build anything. Mr. Carswell enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
A devoted family man, Edgar is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Wilma Patton Carswell; children, Doug Taylor (Becky), Dustin Taylor (Crystle), and Kimberly Carswell Eckard (Eric); grandchildren, Justin Taylor, Lindsi Taylor, Adalyn Taylor, Madison Eckard, Greylon Eckard, Emery Taylor, and Patton Taylor; sister, Debra Workman (Ray); brother, Larry Carswell (Jody); numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family; and his fur-babies, Ladybug, Elsa, and Lucy.
In addition to his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Joe Ingle.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Michael Gantt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Building Fund, 5388 Mt. Olive Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Eddie was a great friend and I knew him since he was 10 years old. We send condolences to his family.
So to hear of Eddie's passing. It breaks our hearts as our loved ones leave us on this side. Praying that God will hold you close and comfort you through the days ahead as only he can. We love you.
So sorry for your loss, may God bless and comfort you all at this difficult time is my prayer.
Will miss you in Chutch on Sunday Mornings...Loved you and will see you in Heaven someday
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all! Big hugs to Momma Wilma and my best friend Kimberly and all the family, we love you all.
So sorry for your loss he will be messed by all may God be with the family in this hour of need but we will see him again love you all