James Russell “Jack” Carwile, Jr, age 76, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on June 28, 2019. Beloved husband of over 42 years to the late Anne Davidson Carwile. Loving father of James Russell “Jim” Carwile, III (Rhonda), and Steven D. Carwile (Tracey). Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Samantha, Jamie, and Jackson Carwile. Also survived by his furry companions; Belle and T. Beloved son of the late James Russell Carwile, Sr. and the late Margaret (Pugh) Carwile. He was predeceased by his daughter Kelly Carwile
Jack was a teacher with the Alexandria City School System for 34 years. He enjoyed his amateur radio and was a member of the Woodbridge Wireless (WWI). In his free time, he liked building and operating model planes; both with and without engines. He also went to the shooting range with his buddy whenever he could. His passion in life was his grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. A procession will then go to Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA, where he will be laid to rest next to his loving wife Anne. A reception will follow.
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