Mr. Garel Daney Carswell, 79, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at UNC-BR Morganton, following a period of declining health.
Garel was born on August 11, 1945, in Burke County to the late Edward Carswell and Estelle Stamey Carswell. He was a retired heating and air technician, owning and operating his own business, Carwell Enterprises. He loved hanging out at the Drexel Barbershop, listening to music and picking on his guitar.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, his son, Kevin Stuart Carswell, stepsons, Buster Franklin and Jimmy Via, and a special cousin, Steve Bollinger.
Surviving are his children, daughter, Jeri Berry and husband Hal of Connelly Springs, son, Danny Carswell and wife Kristi of Connelly Springs and three stepsons, Eric Via, Paul Via and Mike Via. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Samuel Carswell and wife Kansas, Andrew Carswell and wife Emily, Luke Carswell and Zoie Carswell, two great-grandchildren, Connor and Ellie Carswell and one more on the way, two sisters, Gaynell Simons and Toni Bowman and one brother, Edward Carswell and wife Loretta, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins left to cherish his memory.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Marvin Wiley officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Morganton, with military honors provided by the U.S Air Force.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Carswell family.
He was a great man. He always had a smile for me and raised great children.
God bless you all.
My prayers go out to the family so sorry for your loss
Garel was truly a one-of-a-kind man in so many ways. He was full of love for family and friends, musically talented, and loved life. So proud of his home in Valdese where he’d been raised, and enjoyed possessing nice cars and good guitars. He’ll be missed so much by so many.
I am so sorry to hear about Garel’s passing. He was such a kind and friendly person. He was also a great neighbor. His Mom and mine were good friends. We will all miss him so much. My heart goes out to his family.
So sorry to hear this. He has been a part of the family for as long as I can remember. He will be greatly missed…especially by my father and one of his best friends. Hugs & Prayers for his family and those who loved him. Rest Easy & Help watch over Dad….until we meet again….