John Ervin Carswell

John Ervin Carswell, 79, of Morganton, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident that occurred on November 13. He was born on December 24, 1940 in Burke County to the late Rose Velt Carswell and Zennie Smith Carswell. John retired from GLC after 37 years of service. His favorite hobby was fishing with his daughter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Chapman Carswell; brothers, Frank and Marvin Carswell; sisters, Edna Carswell, Cathleen Carswell, and Ruby Watson; niece, Kathy Dianne Carswell; and nephew, Ricky Alan Carswell.

He is survived by daughter, April Rose Carswell (fiancé, Kelly Benfield); grandsons, Jesse Ervin Peeler and Connor James Deyton; great-grandchild, Bella Peeler; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

John will lie-in-state from 12 – 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The service will begin at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow at Denton’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Burke County Shrine Club.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.