Gold Dean Carawan

Roanoke Rapids-

Gold Dean Carawan, 90, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015, in Roanoke Rapids.

Gold was born July 12, 1924, in Lowland, NC to the late Clinton Gold Carawan and Iva Camper Carawan. As a young boy, the family moved to Roanoke Rapids where he attended Roanoke Rapids Schools, graduating in 1942. During WWII, Gold served in the Merchant Marines, later changed to the Coast Guard. He served in the engine room aboard The Red Star under Captain Ross Goodman. Gold retired as a supervisor from J.P. Stevens after 38 years of service. His hobbies were restoring antiques and wood working. He was a member of East 10th Street Church of Christ for over 63 years where he served 30 years in roles of deacon, elder and chairman of the finance committee. He was married to the love of his life, Myrtle Jordan for 70 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, and friend. In addition to his parents, Gold was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Harold Carawan and beloved sister, Harriette Johnson.

Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Jordan Carawan of the home; daughters, Lorraine Oliver and husband, Kenny, of Hampton, VA and Peggy Dale and husband, Roosevelt, of Roanoke Rapids; sisters, Louella Arthur of Roanoke Rapids, Nancy Carawan of Chesapeake, VA and Carol Seta of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Rodney Oliver and Kim Hernandez; great grandchildren, Michael Fluet, Chris Hernandez, Ashley Hernandez and Curtis Oliver; great great grandchildren, Haylynn Fluet and Peyton Fluet. Also surviving is his brother-in-law, Paul Johnson, Sr. and many nieces and nephews.

Dave Chapman, Minister, will conduct funeral services at East 10th Street Church of Christ on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 12:00 pm with interment to follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 11:00 am, one hour prior to service, also at the church in the Clyde P. Wheeler Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Clyde P. Wheeler Scholarship Fund c/o East 10th Street Church of Christ, 1207 E. 10th St., Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina 27870.