Carl ‘Whitey’ Mings, 75, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 at Russell County Hospital.
He was born at home on October 22, 1948 in Columbia to the late Harlin and Tolou Mings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters, Russell and Kenneth Mings, Freda Stotts, Helen Bradley and Ruby Cave.
Carl served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, spending two years stationed in Germany. Upon his return, he embarked on a successful career as a skilled mason for four decades where he was affectionately known as ‘Whitey’ due to his light blonde hair and fair complexion. In his later years, Carl found joy on the open road driving a truck for Campbell’s Trucking and Gaskin’s Fertilizer, always accompanied by his loyal companion, Harley Pup.
An avid outdoorsman, Carl found solace in tending to his garden and casting a line in the water. He possessed a natural ability to make everyone feel at ease and his quick wit brought laughter to those closes to him. A devout member of Calvary Temple Church in the Garlin community, Carl cherished his faith and the bonds he shared with his church family.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Troy McWhorter and Bro. David South officiating and burial in Haven Hill Cemetery with full military honors presented by V.F.W. Post 6097.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Casket bearers were Stanley Becker, Adam Wilson, Brandon Kerr, Mike Tarter, Charles ‘Frog’ Giles and Ryan Herron.
Honorary casket bearers were Cole McQueary, Gabriel Browning, Dwight Kerr, Tony Kerr, Jimmy Stephens, David South, Jeff Herron, Steve Lemons and Chad Gosser.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
