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Viewing at the funeral home on Thursday; January 4, 2024 from 5 until 7.
Quiet hour at 1:00pm and the Service at 1:30pm and will be held on January 5, 2024 at Gregory Funeral Service chapel in Gastonia, North Carolina.
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Brenda Adams
March 24, 2024
Carl was the best brother anyone could have! I feel honored and privileged to call him brother, protector, friend, and family. He was genuine, and what you saw is who he was all the time. His word was his bond, as our grandfather Gingles used to say. His presence made this world a much better place. I know his death left a huge void in our family and in the lives of all of those he called friends. We love and miss him so much.
Tonya Carver
January 26, 2024
Wow I´m so lost for words this is just some shocking news to find out I started WCF in 06 you was always such a great influencer and gave good advice on any topic and ohhh how much of a character you was lol in school or outside of school you was always happy and lived for the moment of life and no matter how you felt or what problems you may of had you would always make the best of any situation I´m so honored to have met such a wonderful friend and peer you will truly be missed G.O.A.T gone way to soon your wings were ready our hearts were not ps: Mr Jingles family you are in my thoughts and prayers
Tammie Franklin Long
January 10, 2024
This man peaked in my window at Dallas Barbershop one day. I walked outside and asked if I could help him.
He asked, " Would you cut my hair"? I said, I sure will!
That started a great friendship that I'll never, ever forget! He was the kindest man and had an amazing soul! God gained an Angel for sure. We shared many good meals and conversations. You have your wings now, Carl....Fly My Friend
Charles Cloninger
January 7, 2024
Played football with him at NGHS,great personality,good man,I thought of him as a great friend,going to be missed,I never say goodbye, I always say see you later my friend,Chuck Cloninger
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Jessica
January 6, 2024
He use to come in at a place i worked always hade a kind word and my son love to sit and talk with him
January 6, 2024
I really can't believe you are gone. Reality has set in today. I love you so much my heart is shattered. I will love ❤ you til I die Love you Always,Tee
Dustin
January 6, 2024
Jingles gave me my first car he was amazing friend I cut his grass growing up and he taught me a lot of life lessons and he will forever be missed
Jessup Owens
January 5, 2024
Hurt to see the news about the passing of Mr. Gingles. So many funny memories with him, always had me laughing and always had me a piece of gum! You´ll definitely be missed
Quantasia Herndon
January 5, 2024
My heart! Mr. Jingles was honestly a light and guide for me through middle school. He truly looked after me in a way to where I always felt loved and protected. I am deeply saddened to hear of this, but I know the impact he has made and left is massive. An angel on earth truly. Couldn´t have made it through some times there without him. He will truly be missed
Mark Saunders
January 5, 2024
I loved him. We played ball together in 1974/1975. Saw him occasionally but while eating lunch with my granddaughter at WCF he came and sat with us and told me not to worry he would watch over my granddaughter. Love you brother and will be missed!!!!!!!!
Karissa Phillips
January 5, 2024
His hugs will forever be remembered , just an amazing man.
Rebecca Saylor McCarver
January 5, 2024
Mr. Gingles was the best kind of friend and role model. He will be greatly missed.
Dale cope
January 4, 2024
This man right here was the best person ever I'll never forget how he would pull me from class just to help him around the school cleaning I'll never forget he used to always call me big fella you will be missed buddy till we meet again God definitely called one of the best ones to go home
Mrs. Leach
January 4, 2024
I worked with Mr. Gingles at WC Friday Middle School. He was well respected, and hardworking!
Mr.Gingles you impacted a lot of people in a great way. You will be greatly missed.
Marissa Burris (Phillips)
January 4, 2024
I remember I was having a hard time after a kid dumped me in middle school lol I know haha but I remember sitting in the cafeteria at WCFriday crying and I felt a hand on my back and it was mr gingles rubbing my shoulder , he didn´t say anything but his presence brought me so much comfort! And I´ll never forget that moment , from that day forward he always went out of his way to speak to me and ask me how I was , Mr g impacted so many of us kids back then. I´ve recently graduated high school and I ran into Mr gingles at Qt in Gastonia and he just ran up to me with the biggest smile on his face and gave me the biggest hug and that just shows you that Mr gingles was the same person he was all them years ago and I´m so grateful for the years that I got to experience his bubbly joyful self! LLMG
Nic Norton
January 4, 2024
when me and him was in his bedroom he was showing me his 12 guage n it went off n put a whole in his wall. love an miss u g man! love Pgeeezy
Mrs Coleman
January 4, 2024
I worked with Mr Gingles at WCF. He was the most respectful, hardworking person I ever met!! It was my pleasure to work with him! I had 2 boys go through WCF and they loved talking to him. He asked me about both my boys every time I seen him. He will be greatly missed! Prayers for his family!
Destiny doughty
January 4, 2024
He was my middle school janitor and he was loved by many. He would treat us like his own and when we didn't have enough for our lunch he would give us money for snacks and give us gum. I would always skip class to find him and tell him what happened that morning and he would be there no matter what and He would tell me exactly what he thought about it and give me the best advice. When he retired, I would always walk or drive to his house to talk to him and rant and tell him about how my life was going. We would just check up on each other and catch up on life, even if we talked the day before. I loved our long conversations, we would just talk forever sometimes. I would vent to him about things and he would give me the best advice ever. He has always called me Double D and D Squared since middle school. He would always drive by my house to see if my mom and I were home to see how our day was going. He was like a father figure to me. You will always be loved and missed dearly.
Love D.D.
Willasia
January 4, 2024
Mr.Gingles will forever be my favorite person at WCF ! Definitely Going to miss your Contagious Smile !
Jerry
January 4, 2024
Carlton gingles is he is honest man be around I know him in wc Friday Jr high School and he is my old neighbor o he help us cut grass in Dallas NC I love him very much hang out come over us house
Treye Dunovant
January 4, 2024
He was a janitor at the middle school I went to. He would talk to me when no one else would. He helped give me confidence when I needed it. He will be missed
Madison adams
January 4, 2024
Mr. Gingles was the most respected and cherished person of my WCF memories. I will never forget when he was having health problems, all us kids made a huge banner for him and signed it with love To say the least he will forever be missed
Shannon Russell Massey
January 4, 2024
I worked in the cafeteria at WC Friday Jr High. This is where I had the privilege of meeting Carl. For years I had a front row seat watching as he loved and treated these kids as if they were his own. If there was a problem he was right there with his wisdom leading these young people to a healing and victorious outcome. He was a friend to all. His morals. love, commitment, friendship and guidance were just a few of his crowning character traits. Not a day went by that he was not smiling or asking how he could help. One of his favorite subjects was his family, oh how he would beam when he spoke of y'all. We are all blessed that he was apart of our lives, I know he made a difference in mine. I am not sad for him, he now walks with our Heavenly Father. I find peace in knowing we will all see each other again. I can hear it now as he walked through those gates... Carlton! Welcome home! You had a life well lived. Until later, love you Carlton Gingles. Your friend and Co worker Shannon
Elijah Starnes
January 4, 2024
I knew him as Mr.Gingles at my middle school and he would always talk to us students and see how we were doing throughout our day. I remember one time he stopped me when going to my next class and he told me I was a great young man and it really touched my heart and it meant a lot to me coming from him. May he rest in peace.
Summer
January 4, 2024
Such a wonderful man! He was so easy to talk too. If you was having a bad day, you best believe Mr. Gingles would be there to help you through it! After I graduated high school, he would drive by my house every so often just to say hey. He never forgot my face or name after all these years. You will be greatly missed. Rest in paradise Mr. Gingles!
Destiny Doughty
January 4, 2024
He was my middle school janitor and he was loved by many. He would treat us like his own and when we didn't have enough for our lunch he would give us money for snacks and give us gum. I would always skip class to find him and tell him what happened that morning and he would be there no matter what and He would tell me exactly what he thought about it and give me the best advice. When he retired, I would always walk or drive to his house to talk to him and rant and tell him about how my life was going. We would just check up on each other and catch up on life, even if we talked the day before. I loved our long conversations, we would just talk forever sometimes. I would vent to him about things and he would give me the best advice ever. He has always called me Double D and D Squared since middle school. He would always drive by my house to see if my mom and I were home to see how our day was going. He was like a father figure to me. You will always be loved and missed dearly.
Love D.D.
Kasey Allen
January 4, 2024
I pray his family knows what a light he was to those around him. He was our school janitor years ago but most importantly he always greeted everyone and made them feel seen. I´m so thankful for the impact he had! Wow what a light I know he is shining bright on the streets of Gold!
Kim
January 3, 2024
I went to high school with Carlton, he was a really kind person. He played football with my husband and was a good teammate. He always made a point to speak to you if he saw you out, a great guy. Prayers for his family. I know he will be missed.
Brandon Bradley
January 3, 2024
He was a janitor in my middle school there would be times I couldn´t get lunch and he would get it for me he always called me big fella such a good souls you will be missed Mr.Gingles
Taylor caldwell
January 3, 2024
The impact this man had on me and so many others will forever be cherished in our hearts & souls. I´ll never forget the advice you gave me in the hall one day during my sophomore year after I said hey and you asked how I was doing, I told you I was having a bad day and you told me " accept the bad to appreciate the good " i share that advice and won´t ever forget it rest easy Mr.gingles
Emilie
January 3, 2024
In eighth grade, a few of us donated a total of around $100-150 (not sure, it´s been years). Anyways, we gave it to him for Christmas and the smile on his face was something I´ll never forget. He was always so sweet to us. I´ve always wondered how he has been doing. You will be missed, Mr. Gingles!!
Gracie
January 3, 2024
I will always remember talking about Jesus with him. I will forever cherish the sweet conversations we used to have. I will never forget you Mr. Gingles. I love you forever
Anna
January 3, 2024
This breaks my heart. Such an amazing man who was always willing to help out. I could always count on him. He connected with the students and always encouraged them to be their best. He will be missed.
Ciara
January 3, 2024
He will definitely be missed! He cared about all of the school kids like they were his!! He was always smiling and happy!!
Angela Ray
January 3, 2024
I worked at WC Friday for many years while Mr. Jingles worked there. He was always so helpful and always added his encouraging words before he left your room. He was so good to the students and they loved him..my own two boys were among those he loved and they also loved him He followed them through their sports always asking about them and supporting them. He will have many jewels in his crown in heaven. Just a very good man who loved the Lord and did good things for people. The great mentor to our children at WCF. He was definitely part of the village as we taught and looked after our students. He will
Be missed. I will miss him!
Mrs Angie Ray
Ann Free
January 3, 2024
Sorry for your loss Mr. Gingles was an Amazon man. He always keep my boy straight at school. He was the best, always happy. Prayers for your family.
Elizabeth
January 3, 2024
Hands down best janitors ever. I´ll always remember him handing out candy to everyone. He was so sweet to everyone.
Savannah berry
January 3, 2024
He was our janitor in middle school! He always had a grin on his face. I have graduated now but I always thought about how he was doing. It´s been years. I miss him so much! He always made me laugh. We love you Mr jingles -Savannah berry
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