Carlos Stewart Switzer entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1959 in Kilgore, TX. His early years were spent in New London where he attended elementary and junior high school. His family then moved to Longview where he graduated from Longview High in 1977. Carlos always loved working outdoors and running heavy equipment. He worked for Anthony Construction for many years before starting his own construction company. He would later help to run Big T’s in Kilgore, which was his family’s business. In 2010, he was able to do what he loved once more when he was asked to work at the street department for the City of Kilgore where he became the supervisor.
Carlos was a hardworking, friendly, “never met a stranger” type of guy that loved to make people laugh. He loved playing cards, dominoes, golfing, fishing, corn hole, fantasy football...basically, if you could put a bet on it, he loved it! He enjoyed escaping on weekend getaways with loads of family and friends...he always said, “the more the merrier”. Carlos never skipped a beat, he could make you smile, laugh or even roll your eyes with his sense of humor but no matter what he had his way of making your day better. Carlos was truly “just a phone call away” when you needed help. More than anything his family was the most important thing to him. His top priority was making sure they were taken care of and that they knew how much he loved them. He never missed any events ...birthdays, games, recitals, graduations...he was always there, early, front and center. Our lives will always be blessed with memories of him that we will cherish forever.
Carlos was proceeded in death by his mother, Lola Mae Sumrow; his sister, D’Anna Myers; and his grandparents, O. P. and Mozelle Stewart.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Heather Switzer Wheeler and husband Josh; Ruby Dykes and her sons, Stephen and Matthew; his sisters, Renee Lockridge and James, Ruth Howe and Kevin, and Rachel Knoebel; his beloved grandchildren, Madison McCoy and Jayden Wheeler; his bonus family, Samantha and Kandice Ellison; numerous nephews, nieces, friends and his family at the City of Kilgore. A gathering of friends and family will be held 6-8 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at Lakeview Funeral Home. A Memorial Service celebrating Carlos’ life will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Danville.
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