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John S. "Sammy" Carwile, Sr.

August 4, 1940 September 7, 2019
John  S. "Sammy"  Carwile, Sr.
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Obituary for John S. "Sammy" Carwile, Sr.
John S. “Sammy” Carwile, Sr., 79, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on August 4, 1940 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of John and Mildred (Beard) Carwile.  He was married to Janis Faye Carrol who preceded him in death.   John worked in the carpentry business for many years operating the business known as Cummings and Carwile.  He had a love for animals of all kind.  Over the years he even raised many different exotic animals.  He greatly enjoyed being outdoors.  John was fond of western movies, in particular, those which starred John Wayne.  He loved his family and his grandbabies held a very special place in his heart.  John will be missed by all who knew him.   John will be remembered by his four sons, Dwayne (Mary Beth) Carwile of Allendale, IL, Kent Carwile of Evansville, IN, Johnnie (Sonya) Carwile of Ashland, IL, Allen (Chris) Carwile of Allendale, IL; daughter, Cheryl (Chuck) Tewell of Louisville, KY; twenty grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, David (Kathy) Carwile, Robert (Rosilee) Carwile; four sisters, Debbie (Bob) Hall, Annie (Rodger) Miller, Lucille (Bob) Rusche, Peggy (Sonny) McCullough; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Sondra Burton; brothers, Thomas Carwile, Jim Cummings; and sister, Dolly Carwile. Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2019 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Hodgson officiating.  Burial will follow at Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery at Orio, IL. Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view John’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Carwile family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
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Visitation

Sunday

15

Sep

3:00 PM 9/15/2019 3:00:00 PM - 7:00 PM 9/15/2019 7:00:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home

1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry Mount Carmel 62863 IL
United States

Funeral Service

Monday

16

Sep

10:00 AM 9/16/2019 10:00:00 AM
Keepes Funeral Home

1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry Mount Carmel 62863 IL
United States

Cemetery Details

Location

Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery Final Resting Place

11188 N 2300 Rd
Allendale, IL 62410

11188 N 2300 Rd Allendale 62410 IL
United States
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