Carl Eugene Rounsaville, age 89, of Southaven, MS died August 16, 2020 at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, MS. He was born to the late Ira Martin Rounsaville and Alice Kilgore Rounsaville in Coffeeville, MS and joined the United States Navy at an early age. After serving his country he returned home to marry his sweetheart, Modenia Gardiner and began working as a glazier for Binswanger Glass Company, from which he later retired. Then he went to work with the Brandon family at Brandon Glass. Carl enjoyed many hobbies, especially working on, restoring, and collecting antique cars. He also enjoyed serving in his church, Goodman Road Church of Christ as an elder for more than 28 years while his wife worked also as the church secretary. His greatest joy was his family, and he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Services are planned for 11:00 am Saturday morning, August 22, 2020 at Goodman Road Church of Christ in Southaven, MS. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time. Graveside committal services will follow the service at 2:00 pm in the Ford's Well Cemetery near Oakland, MS.
Carl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dena Rounsaville of Southaven, MS; one daughter, Kim Hart of Kennesaw, GA; and one granddaughter, Bella Hart of Kennesaw, GA; and many beloved nephews and nieces
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Rounsaville, Ralf Rounsaville; and three sisters, Mary Thornton, Madge Bratton, Hazel Clark.
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