March 25, 2021
Carl Sevoy Gayler, 92, of Mountain View, Arkansas,
passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Carl was
born on September 16, 1928, to the late Ira Owen
and Zadie (Dobbins) Gayler.
Carl worked in a variety of jobs around the
United States in his early life including picking
dates in Indio, California, four years in the United
States Air Force, and construction and carpentry.
He settled back in Mountain View with his family
in his mid-forties where he primarily built homes
for families. Carl was a loving, devoted family
man who enjoyed spending time in nature whether
hunting, fishing or simply taking a drive with
loved ones through the forest. Well known for
his humor and antics, he enjoyed spending time
with friends and family playing cards, cooking
fish and fritters for special occasions, and being
known as a hard working, kind, and fair man.
He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years,
Eva Naomi (Hedges) Gayler; his children Ivan
Carl Gayler, Carla Sue (Gayler) Mabry, and Keith
Sevoy Gayler; six grandchildren, Mariah Gayler,
Jerrod Jay Mabry, Nathan Jay Mabry, Angelica
Gaia Gayler, Mila Iva Gayler, and Graham Henry
Gayler; and one great grandchild Denali
Bryce Gayler.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents
Ira Owen and Zadie Gayler and his seven
siblings, Grady Gayler, Odis Gayler, Jewel
Thomas, Opal Thomas, Lavon Stevens,
Jennings Gayler, and Maxine Lawrence.
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12 Condolence(s)
Ronda Ivy
Monday, March 29, 2021
So sorry to hear about your loss! He was such a fine man. Prayers for the family.
Martha Sue Hedges Pfeifer
Monday, March 29, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Carl may God comfort you ,love Martha
Carolyn Shipman
Monday, March 29, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss prayers to Naomi and family during this time
Leane Jones
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Naomi and family,
We enjoyed the short time that we had the privilege of knowing your sweet family and we too, enjoyed his possum stories. May God comfort you in the coming days.
Carlos and Leane Jones
Mike Conrade
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Car was one of a kind.
Mazie Lee
Saturday, March 27, 2021
My prayers are with the family and who knew Carl. I knew them back when Ronnie was pastor at the Gaylor (Shady Grove Missionary Bapt Church) and at Fifty Six Bapt Church. My you be comforted with many good memories.
Kathy conrade
Friday, March 26, 2021
I have so many good memories of Uncle Carl, he was always happy, with a good joke. I loved to hear the stories of the times he and my Daddy would walk to see and date my Mom and Aunt Naomi. He make a good impression on all that new him, my Daughter has good memories of him and Aunt Naomi also. My prayers and love go out to all the Family.
Ruth Cartwright
Friday, March 26, 2021
Dear family, I have such good memories of being a caregiver to Carl,fixing peanut butter pies for him and possum tales he would tell me.He always asked me when had I been possum hunting and ask what time we could go hunting later.Sorry we never got to hunting but was fun talking about it.
Sending love and prayers to all the family.
SHIRLEY- EARL BARNES
Friday, March 26, 2021
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF CARL FOR THE LOSS. WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FRIENDS AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. PRAYERS.
Benny and LaVel Harris
Friday, March 26, 2021
We were saddened to hear about Carl. I had the privilege of knowing Carl for more than 50 years. I have always had the utmost respect for him. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers for Naomi and family.
Sonja Jessen
Friday, March 26, 2021
Dearest Family,
We are so sorry to hear that Mr . Carl has passed away
May the Lord lift you up during your time of sorrow and draw you closer together in the time to come when you miss him
Love & Prayers
Keith & Sonja Jessen
Bobbie Rains
Friday, March 26, 2021
My prayers for Naomi and the family. May God confort them.