Carl served in the United States Army as a CW3 and a helicopter pilot, from 1969 until his retirement in 1989. His tour of duties included Korea, Germany, Vietnam and Panama. Carl loved working with wood and fixing cars, he was an excellent mechanic. Carl loved to fly; his passion for flying took him to several different companies, whom he flew for.
Carl is preceded in death by his father, Carl Milton Amos.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Kester Amos; mother, Hazel Amos; children, Shannon Bowen (John) and Ryan Amos. He has two grandchildren, Matthew and Allyson Bowen, who he cherished.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.Org or Pee Wee Animal Shelter 1307 Saratoga, Corpus Christi, TX 78415, (361)-888-3141.