Carl William Gittings

Carl William Gittings, 55, lost his fight with cancer and went to be with the Lord on October 27th.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lisa Marie, and their 4 children, Carl Lawerence, Arden, Canyon and Everleigh; he is also survived by his father Carl Wilson and stepmother Valerie, his brother David, stepbrother Tom, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Carl William was born in Reading, PA on September 19, 1969, to Carl and Judy Gittings. He was baptized at Wayne Park Baptist Church, in Erie, PA. He graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School at age 17.
Carl William graduated from Alderson Broadus College in 1991.
In 2nd grade he joined Cub Scouts. He earned his arrow of light at the end of 5th grade. Even though later, Boy Scouts wasnt something he was able to do, Scouts made a huge impact on his life.
After graduating college, at age 22, Carl William started a Cub Scout pack and became a Cub Master in CampHill PA, the started a Pack in Fairmont, WV, at First Baptist Church.
He became an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, whitewater kayaking, backpacking, off-road driving, surfing, and snow sports.
He was an entrepreneur his entire life, and owned many successful companies.
He met Lisa Marie in 2001, while kayaking in Ohiopyle PA; they were married and started a family in 2003; they moved from Fairmont WV, to Asheville NC.
Carl William was Scoutmaster for Troop 61. 29 Scouts earned their Eagle under Mr. Gittings. All of his Scouts, those who earned Eagle and those who didnt, are people he loved and was proud of. He thought of all of those Scouts as his own.
His own children have all earned or will soon earn their Eagles, and made him proud every day.
Carl Williams impact on our community was vast, and his passing has left a hole in many hearts.
Carl William was the kind of man who others strive to be. He was honest and generous. He gave to others before taking for himself. Our world needs more people like him, and hopefully those on whom he made an impact will carry his legacy forward.
Many people have expressed how much joy and passion he gave to them, but he would say that they have it backwards; each of those who knew him gave him more joy, happiness, and love than he could have ever given.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Troops 61/4061 directly, please make checks payable to Calvary Episcopal Church, Troop 61 and mail them to 21 Driftstone Circle, Arden, NC 28704. Mountain View Cremation & Funeral Care has the honor of serving the family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carl, please visit our floral store.