[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 37 (Friday, February 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT EASTERN CARL, JR.

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2021

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
community leader and friend, Robert Eastern Carl, Jr., who passed away 
on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the age of 90. Robert was a longtime 
resident of Tyler County and had the respect of all who knew him.
  Robert was born on July 17, 1930, in Camden, Texas, to Estelle Miller 
Carl and Robert Eastern, Sr. As a young adult, he was called to aid his 
country in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. 
Following his time in the military, he returned to Tyler County and 
went to work as a rigger for Texaco. While employed by Texaco, he 
dutifully served as Board President of the Texaco Credit Union for 15 
years. After his years of service, he began his well-deserved 
retirement. Robert was the man to call whenever you needed anything 
fixed. No matter who called, he never hesitated to come to the aid of 
his fellow man. Robert was devoted to his family and loved the Lord 
with all his heart, soul, and mind. He was a faithful member of First 
Baptist Church of Woodville and a dedicated deacon for many years. In 
his spare time, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends and 
loved ones.
  Robert is survived by the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Gay 
Carl of Woodville; daughter, Debbie Darville and husband, Roy, of 
Marshall; sons, Keith Carl and his wife, Lori, of Port Neches and Kevin 
Carl and his wife, Peggy, of Buna; brother, James Carl of Nederland; 
sisters, Eunice Vinson of Chester and Ann Adkinson and her husband, 
Ira, of Porter; grandchildren, Brian Darville, Andrew Darville and his 
wife, Heather, Mattie Riu and her husband, Tim, Michael Carl and his 
wife, Laura, Alison Carl, Emily Carl, Amy Tallerita and her husband, 
Beau, Zachary Carl and his wife, Channing, Seth Carl, Chloe Carl, 
Sophie Carl, Jonathan Carl and his wife, Jessica, and Matthew Carl and 
his wife, Melissa; great grandchildren, Kyson Darville, Blake Darville, 
Emerald Riu, Felix Riu, Annette Carl, and Charlotte Carl; and special 
friend, Jimmy Telford. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert 
and Estelle Carl; brother, Earnest Lee Carl; and sisters, Joyce Best 
and Rita Chandler.
  Madam Speaker, I honor my friend Robert Eastern Carl, Jr., for his 
faithful service to his community. My thoughts and prayers remain with 
his family and friends during this difficult time.

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