Robert "Bob" Lewis Carswell

November 15, 1934 - November 10, 2016

Robert “Bob” Lewis Carswell died November 10, 2016 in Citrus Springs, FL after a long illness. Bob was born in Morganton, NC on November 15, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mada and Manley Carswell of Morganton, NC. Bob is survived by his wife Carolyn Hughes Carswell of Citrus Springs, FL, and seven children, two sons – Randall Carswell of Charlotte NC and Gregg Carswell (Anita) of Earlysville, VA; and five daughters- Lisa Carswell of Prattville, AL, Jenny Stafford (Gerald) of Signal Mountain, TN, Beth Amos (Bill) of Germantown, TN, Laurie Burrus (Wade) of Arlington, TN, and Susan Betancourt (Aramis) of Citrus Springs, FL; and ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bob graduated from Morganton High School in 1953 and got a degree in Radio, Television and Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1957. His professional life encompassed various positions in television production, including cameraman, director, producer, and station manager. Bob worked at television stations in New Orleans, LA, Spartanburg, SC, Chattanooga TN, and Martin, TN. In life, Bob was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles of all kinds. He was a devoted follower of SEC and ACC sports, especially football and basketball. Bob was a member of the Halls First United Methodist Church in Halls, TN. A celebration of life will be held at the Halls First United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 19 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will precede the service at 1:00 p.m.