Carl graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Civil Engineering and served four years in World War II as a Lieutenant. He worked 40 years in the Mining Division of United States Steel Corporation. He was a member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church in Birmingham.
Carl leaves behind his beloved Joy, his daughter, Ann Moore Honeycutt of Pensacola; and her three sons, step-son Jim Rolen (Linda) of Atlanta, Georgia, and his two sons; great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services will be at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour before the service.
If you count yourself as one of Carl's friends, take a moment to recall something pleasant you shared with him and let your smile shine just as his smile always did. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your favorite charity.