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Charles Carswell Obituary

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Charles M. Carswell, 85, husband of Mary Stewart Carswell, entered into rest Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12, 2013, at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Pastor Lance Halford officiating. Interment will follow in Hephzibah-Vance Cemetery. Mr. Carswell, son of the late Charles and Lizzie McCombs Carswell, was a native of Richmond County, and was the owner of Carswell Jewelers. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Story Mill Road Baptist Church and the Korean War Veterans Association. He was also a member of AWI (Certified Watch Maker) and the NRA. He was a past member of the South Augusta Exchange Club. He was preceded in death by his son, Craig M. Carswell, his grandson, T.J. Carswell, and by his brother, John Carswell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter and son in law, Jimmy and Karen Carswell John, of Hephzibah; his brother, Robert Carswell, of Hephzibah; his grandchildren, Ashley John, Emily John, Cameron Carswell, and Scott Carswell; and by three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Cameron Carswell, Scott Carswell, Jimmy John, Eric Schlein, Gene Stewart, and Carey Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the South Augusta Exchange Club and the Korean War Veterans Association. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 3508 Professional Circle, Ste A, Augusta, GA 30907. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 11, 2013, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Apr. 11, 2013.
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I know he is still missed so much. We all cared for him a lot. May he RIP

Connie Walker

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April 5, 2021

Thank You to all our former customers and friends. Dad truely loved what he did and he was great at it. He will be missed by all. Love,Karen and Family

April 19, 2013

Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

April 14, 2013

Sorry for your loss, Karen my prayers are with you and the family. He was great man meet him a time or two here at Jenkins.Frank saw Jimmy John at the hospital when my mom was in. Thoughts are with you all.

Dusty Wommer

April 12, 2013

Faye,
Please accept our condolences from Faye & I, we do understand the suffering your family is going through. May God give some comfort to your family during this healing process.

Faye/Louis Schlein

April 12, 2013

Mrs Mary, Karen, Jimmy and family....we wish we could be there to comfort you in person today. Our heart are with you all. Love You, Kevin & Tammy Barbour

Kevin & Tammy Barbour

April 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Connie Martin Walker

April 11, 2013

My late husband Bob and I were customers of Mr. Carswell for many years. Truly missed him, when he was no longer in business. My deepest symphathy to Mrs. Carswell and the family. Karen, you might remeber me.

April 11, 2013

Thinking of you during this time, Karen and Jimmy.

Wanda and Donald Baston

April 11, 2013

I was a customer of Carswell's Jewelers and really missed them when they closed. Mr. Carswell was a wonderful man and will be truly missed. My condolences to his sweet wife, daughter, and family.

Lynda Elliott

April 11, 2013

So Sorry for the loss of your loved one Scott..I love you and am praying for you..I hope you may find comfort and peace

Diane Boone Brown

April 11, 2013

Sorry for your loss.He was a great man kind and soft hearted.He will be greatly missed.

Johnny & Teresa Stewart

April 11, 2013

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