Carlton (Carl) Daniel Wensil earned his wings February 12, 2020. Just shy of his 90th birthday, he was born on February 26, 1930 to the late Cletus Dennis Wensil and Velma Bost Wensil in Charlotte, NC and raised in Concord NC.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Jenny O'Daniel of Charlotte, NC and sisters Pansy Trivette and Roselyn McCall of Concord, NC.
Carl is survived by his wife, Shirley Rockman Wensil; children Becky Wensil Woods (James), Cindy Wensil Hooks (Randy), Fred O'Daniel (son in law), BeLinda Rockman Wilson (Greg), Bob Rockman (Nancy); brother Aubrey Wensil of Cooleemee, NC; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
Carl or also known as C.D. served our country proudly as an Army Staff Sergeant from 1947-1951. Later he became an American Legend Commander for Post 262 and stayed very active for many years. He worked on the railroads as a young man. Carl was a boomer lineman and later in his career went into the telephone interconnect business, Wen-Tel, for more than twenty years before retiring.
Carl was a loving husband, father and stepfather and his family was important to him. He loved God and taught Sunday school during his younger years. Some of his many talents included building model railroads and train depots. As a master at woodworking and carving, he created many beautiful pieces.
A funeral visitation is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm followed by a funeral service to celebrate his life at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at McEwen Funeral Service located at 5716 Monroe Road in Charlotte. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park with Military honors.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
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