Loyd Bland Carswell, 69 of Morganton, NC died Monday morning, May 2, 2016 at his home following a period of declining health. Born July 11, 1946 in Burke County, NC, he was a son of the late Van and Annie Carswell. He was a retired maintenance department employee of Great Lakes Carbon Corp and was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roysville, Nelson, Reece, Robert, J. B., Fred, and James Carswell; and a sister, Fannie Carswell Cope.
Surviving to cherish Bland’s memory are his wife of 50 years, Brenda White Carswell and a son, Neil Carswell both of the home; sisters, Zennie Carswell of Morganton, Susan Carswell Davis and Jane Carswell Cable both of Lawndale, NC; his faithful and loving canine companions, Chuck Man and Tia; and a great number of nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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