Charles Ray Carl, Sr. age 71 of Westfield, PA passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 due to an automobile accident in Troupsburg, NY. 

Born March 24, 1951 in Geneva, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marianne (Killian) Carl.

He proudly served in the US Army during Vietnam War.  Charles enjoyed riding motorcycle, loved tinkering on things and was a member of the Knoxville VFW. 

He is survived by his children, Ernie Fuller of Amboy, IL, Clara Mae Austin of Palatka, FL, Charles “CJ” Carl, Jr of Pine Grove, PA and Shawn Baker of Westfield; grandchildren, Steven (Samantha) Austin of Harrison Valley, Hunter (Gina) Austin of Hawthorne, FL, Kia Austin of Palatka, FL, Ashlynne Carl of Mansfield, Austin VanGorden of Dekalb, IL and Gabby Fuller of Amboy, IL; great grandchildren, Owin Austin, Oaklyn Austin, Georgia-May Austin and Dradin, Delina and Lilly VanGorden; his siblings, Silas, John, Joseph and Dorothy Carl and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine C. Carl; son in law, Steve Austin, Sr and brother, Robert Carl. 

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Friday 4:00 – 6:00 PM.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, 1:00 PM.  Burial to follow with military honors in Champlin Cemetery.  www.kenyonfuneralhome.com