Carl David Klimek

Carl and Sheila were so welcoming when I joined the family. They hosted us a few times at their beautiful home and we bonded over our Jamaica experiences. He even had painted signs that were `not for sale´ that he purchased from a roadside beef patty vendor that I admired. We also shared an appreciation for Gram Parsons. I wish I´d been able to spend more time with them both. They were creative, kind and enjoyable to be with.

Carl was a giant force of light. He was an adventurer with the spirit of a little boy and the ability of a true artisan. He could make anything. Give the man an idea and he could make it or make it happen. He truly enjoyed life. I first met him through Sheila who was my friend for 63 years. They were living in a little craftsman bungalow in Midtown Memphis. How telling it turned out to be. They started their home building business and the race was on! I was so fortunate to know them. Carl...