Lawrence Edward Carwile Jr.

Ed Carwile passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 82 after a period of unexpected health issues. He had spent several months in the hospital prior to his passing.
Ed was born in Princeton, NJ, and spent his formative years in the Trenton, NJ area. He graduated from Hamilton High School West, Trenton Junior College, and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. He also earned master's degrees from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA, and Ball State University in Muncie, IN (at their Frankfurt, Germany campus).
A U.S. Army Vietnam Era veteran, Ed's career began as a Chaplain's Assistant in Columbus, GA, and Mannheim, Germany. He went on to have a 37-year civilian career in church education, middle school teaching, and vocational counseling. Ed worked in Mannheim, Germany, Richmond, VA, and Atlanta, GA, dedicating much of his life to education and helping others.
.A loving and devoted father, Ed was deeply involved in his children's lives. As a school teacher during their formative years, his flexible schedule allowed him to be an active presence as a teacher, coach, and supportive cheerleader. He especially enjoyed teaching them tennis, later competing with them on the court. When his children, Eric and Allison, gave him four granddaughters, Ed especially cherished family gatherings, which often included games (especially Mexican Train), trips to Destin, the Smoky Mountains, and even a Caribbean cruise.
Ed and his wife, Anita, shared a wonderful, sometimes challenging, and always loving life together. Their journey began as co-counselors at Camp Hanover, where they first met, and continued throughout their marriage. Their life took them to Columbus, GA, and a five-year adventure in Germany, where their son, Eric, was born. After returning to the U.S., they spent 11 years in Richmond, VA, where their daughter, Allison, was born, and then over 40 years in Atlanta. In June 2024, they moved to Presbyterian Village, a retirement community in Austell, GA, looking forward to getting involved in their new community. Their marriage was blessed with love, strength, and vitality, and Ed's passing leaves a profound void.
In retirement, Ed found joy in playing and watching tennis, spending time with family, traveling, volunteering, and supporting the Atlanta Braves. He developed a passion for tennis while in college and continued to play at an A-level in ALTA for many years. Despite declining health, Ed remained dedicated to the game until his move to Presbyterian Village. He also caught the cruising bug, enjoying trips to Alaska, Great Britain, and New England, as well as a special 2018 celebration of his 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Australia and New Zealand.
Ed was deeply involved in his church, Central Presbyterian, where he served multiple terms as an elder and deacon. As a deacon, he especially enjoyed visiting shut-ins in their homes, nursing homes, or hospitals. Christian Education was very important to him and he served as the convener of the Sojourner Class since its inception. He drove his old green pickup truck to pick up food bank orders for the Central Outreach and Advocacy Center (OAC), delivered water for OAC guests, and transported furniture for a newly resettled refugee family. He also helped church members downsize and manage estate sales during their retirement moves. Ed was a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and attended many games throughout the years.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Lawrence Carwile, and his granddaughter, Addie Carwile. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anita; his son, Eric Carwile (Lisa); his daughter, Allison Webb (Kenny); three granddaughters, Katie Carwile, Kayla Webb, and Lexi Webb; his brother, Page Carwile (Gay); his sister, Ruth Ann Shapley (Roger); sister-in-law, B.J. Bowdler; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington Street SW, Atlanta. Church parking will be available in the underground deck at 180 Central Street SW. The service will also be live-streamed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Central Outreach and Advocacy Center, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia's Caring Hands Fund, or another charity of your choice.