Funeral services for Carl Lynn Burelsmith, 84, of Ben Wheeler, Texas, will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service and interment will be held at Edom Cemetery in Edom, Texas.
Carl passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 3, 1938, in Turkey, Texas to Robert and Zillah (Mashburn) Burelsmith. As an adult, Carl become a CPA and worked in Dallas. He later spent several years in Alaska as a tax accountant. On his days off, Carl enjoyed being on his ranch, riding his ATV or tractor and taking care of his cows and other animals. His greatest love would always be his family. Carl cherished the trips to Colorado with his family to fish, hike, and ride ATVs along with many other trips across the U.S. with his wife and grandkids.
Carl was preceded in death by his beloved parents: Robert and Zillah; and brothers: Jim Burelsmith and Robert Burelsmith.
He is survived by his caring family: wife, Carolyn Burelsmith; son, David Burelsmith and wife, Patsy; granddaughters: Amanda Burelsmith, Sarah Burelsmith; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.