Sherill Carswell

Sherill Carswell, 71, of Morganton, NC died Monday, January 21, 2013 at his home after a period of declining health. Born in Burke County, NC on April 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert Sherill Carswell, Sr. and Nancy Jane Carswell. Sherill attended Friendly Freewill Baptist Church and was a self-employed carpenter.He is survived by his sons, Lloyd Carswell and his wife, Rhonda, and Sherill Dean Carswell and his wife, Robin, all of Morganton; daughters, Patsy Andrews and her husband, Tom, and Sheila Letterman, all of Morganton; seven grandchildren; brothers, Joe Carswell and Wilson Carswell, both of Morganton; and a sister, Betty Abernathy of Morganton.In addition to his parents, Sherill was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Baugus Carswell, four brothers, and two sisters.The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Friendly Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Leroy Michaels officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. At other times the family will be at the residence, 4972 Rob Carswell Street.Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.