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Carl Calvin Reid, 94, of Mooresville, formerly of Charlotte, quietly passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was a World War II veteran serving his country in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations. Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn, whom he married in 1942 before being drafted in the first Mecklenburg County draft. He was born on September 18, 1920 in Marshall, NC, the eldest son of the late Calvin J. and Ethel Tweed Reid. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers, Floyd and Sherman Reid; and sisters, Connie Rice, Faye Norton, and Nettie Revis. Upon returning from the war, Mr. Reid continued working at Lance where he supervised many departments including peanut, bakery, candy and sandwich. Until retirement in 1984, every Christmas he enjoyed making peanut brittle for the company CEO’s. He continued making candy for his family and friends many years after his retirement. He was an active member of the CBI Veterans Association and founding member of the Metrolina Basha, located in Charlotte, began in 1991 and in 2000 erected a Monument in Freedom Park, which honors both the deceased and the living for their service in the Chinese-Burma-India Theater. Carl always had a passion for farming and yearly planted a garden big enough to supply neighbors, friends, and his family with fresh vegetables. He also volunteered speaking to school children about his role in the war. Every Thursday, he could be found at Richard’s Coffee Shop in downtown Mooresville, chatting with former veterans from all wars. Mr. Reid enjoyed sharing his lake front property with others. Hosting picnics and summer outings will always bring cherished memories of him. Members of Berea Baptist Church will deeply miss this kind, loving member who served as a deacon, sang in the Senior-Citizen choir, and taught Sunday School. When able he helped with the Baptist Red Cross Relief team on the Eastern Coast, providing help in times of a disaster. Mr. Reid is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Weaver and husband, Don; son, Ronald Reid and fiancée Ann Dulin; brother, Lester Reid and wife, Deanne; three grandchildren, Todd Reid, Dr. Leslie Johnson and husband, Andrew, and Michael Weaver and wife, Kelsey; three great grandkids, Tyler, Sam and James Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 14 at Berea Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Stollger officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. Burial with full military honors will follow the service in the church cemetery. A reception will follow the burial in the Lineberger Building at the church. The Patriot Guard will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Berea Baptist Church, 1015 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117 and/or Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625.

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Carl Calvin Reid

September 18, 1920 - May 11, 2015