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1953
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2024
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John Carwile Obituary
John Allen Carwile, 71, died Sunday, September 29, 2024. A lifelong Peninsula resident, he grew up in the Wythe neighborhood where he made lifelong friendships, learned to love the water and was an active member of Wythe Presbyterian Church. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and hunting every chance he could. Johnny loved a good meal and proved to be an outstanding cook, which his family appreciated greatly. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America throughout his life including being selected as an Order of the Arrow member and serving as the troop leader for troop 29.
Johnny was compassionate and caring and had a deep loyalty to his country. He joined the medical profession in 1978 as Registered Nurse at the VA Medical Center in Hampton. He took great pride in caring for our veterans and did so for 32 years. Joining the Army as a reservist in 1979, at the age of 26, he rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel and was responsible for managing field hospital operations. In 2006, he was activated to duty in support of the war efforts, first serving as a nurse at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. Upon his return, he served as a Case Manager with the Wounded Warrior Project in Virginia Beach. He retired from service in 2010 after 31 years of honorable service.
Preceded in death by his parents, Neal and Rebecca Carwile and his brother, Bill Carwile; survivors include his wife, Maggie Carwile; his sons, Bryan Castellow and wife, Fran and David Carwile and wife, Jessica; six grandchildren, Caroline, Kate and Karsen Castellow and Andrew, Bradley and Caleb Carwile; his brother, Tucker Carwile and wife, Rebecca; two sisters, Barbara Thomas and husband, Leonard and JoAnne Ragland and husband, Charlie; his lifelong best friend, Randy Morris; and all of the Wythe Fraternity boys, colleagues at the Hampton VA Medical Center and the 18th Army Field Hospital.
The family would especially like to thank the staff of the Spinal Cord unit at the Hampton VA Medical Center for their care and love of Johnny over the past several years, as well as the village of support that surrounded him.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Wythe Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Inurnment with full Army honors will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Attn: Philanthropy, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507.
Johnny’s courage, positivity and love were gifts to his family, friends, colleagues, and patients he cared for, and will be missed by all.
Memories and Condolences
for John Carwile
Andrea Gatlin
October 17, 2024
Mr. Carwile, I truly miss you so much. Our singing time and your sense of humor! My deepest condolences again to the family. You will greatly be missed on SCI and your smiles.
Tia Bowser
October 12, 2024
Mr. Carwile, I was saddened to hear of your passing. My condolences to your family and the amazing staff on SCI at HVAMC. It was an absolute pleasure to care for you during my time on SCI. Lots of memories
God Bless!
Linda Sheppard
October 10, 2024
John will be sorely missed. My sincerest sympathy to his family. It was a great honor to have served with him in the Army. He always brought encouragement & knowledge to those he served with.
Lolita Turner
October 9, 2024
I'm going to truly miss you Johnny. You were such a wonderful person. Johnny gave me my first Kudos as far as residents. Prayers go out to family and friends. "Johnny be good Johnny be bad"
Angela Griffis
October 7, 2024
Hello Johnny, you are truly missed already and I miss seeing your smile, Sending my Love and Prayers to your Family.
C THOMPSON
October 7, 2024
Good Man....Great SENSE OF HUMOR...WILL BE AND ALREADY MISSED..
C. Tunstall (Marie)
October 7, 2024
Mr. Carwile, you were truly my favorite here on SCI! In my 5 1/2 years working here you were always so sweet, thoughtful, and kind. I will miss hearing you call my name, "Marie!!!" and your bright smile. Rest peacefully. We will miss you!
My thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends.
T. Satchell
October 4, 2024
Johnny! You are missed so much already. I can hear you singing "What Did the Fox Say?" Sending my deepest condolences to the family.
Eunsil Lee
October 4, 2024
Mr. Carwile, you taught me how to enhance the flavor of tomatoes & water melons with extra pinch of salt. Even though it was a short time to know you more, I will miss you greatly.
Mary DeChand
October 4, 2024
While with us on SCI Johnny's favorite past time was reading he and I would talk about books we were interested in,
I will miss him very much and think of him often.
Sue Morgan
October 3, 2024
Johnny and I spent a lot of time together as childhood friends and neighbors. We rode bikes together, went crabbing down the street in Indian River Creek in Old Wythe, played in the snow, played outdoor games together in the summer til the sun went down and we were called home. One of my favorite pastimes was to go to his house and play with his huge collection of the lifelike model cars which were a perk of his Dad's car dealership......If we weren't over his house, we were across the street at my house where we would play with my Barbie Dolls! I could go on.......I will miss him....My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Debra Mongar
October 3, 2024
So sorry to hear about the passing of Johnny. He was such a nice person. Johnny's family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Shawn Gallups
October 3, 2024
This is a wonderful photo of Johnny. We already miss him terribly here on SCI. He was a wonderful man and will remain in our hearts.
Christin Caldwell
October 2, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss . I will miss seeing his smile . I enjoyed taking care of him and helping him. Prayers for you and your family !! ❤
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