Shawver, Carl D., 82 of Tampa finished his race here on earth and journeyed to his Heavenly home Thursday, November 7, 2019. Carl was a man deeply committed to serving his God, his family, his country, and his community. Carl served at Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church in many capacities and was instrumental in the addition of the Ham radio ministry at the church that assisted with the mobile Southern Baptist Disaster Relief unit. Carl also had a long career in law enforcement serving 6 years in the Army National Reserve, 22 years with the United States Secret Service, and a collective 17 years with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Carl was cherished by his family and many friends because of his wisdom, humor, generosity, compassion and servant’s heart. He truly lived by the words of the apostle Paul found in Romans 12:18, “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Carl was reunited with those who entered the Kingdom of Heaven before him including his high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years, Janet Shawver; parents, Carl And Nora Shawver, and brother Eric Shawver. He is survived by his children, Charla Gildersleeve, David Shawver, and Mark Shawver; 5 grandchildren, Christina Dixon, William Gildersleeve Jr., Morgan Gildersleeve, Summer Shawver, and Carl Gildersleeve; nephew James Shawver, his wife and daughter, Tina and Noelle Shawver. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2019, at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 E. Lake Ave. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as per Carl’s request, please send donations to Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church.
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