Carl Gurtler

Carl Gurtler, 92, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014, a resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas and former resident of Birmingham, Alabama. Born June 1, 1921 in Cumberland, Maryland. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Preceded in death by Father and mother, Irma Elwin Osbourne Gurtler and William Carl Gurtler, wife, Florence Morgan Gurtler, brother, Charles Gurtler, sisters, Janice Gurtler and Reba Gurtler Morris, step-son, Phillip Snyder, son-in-law, Warren F. Freeman, and great-grandson, Marshall Whittle. He leaves behind step-daughter, Saundra June Freeman, Daughter, Dorothy J. Ruch, step daughter-in-law, Jane Snyder, brother, John Frederick Gurtler, sister, Dorothy May Glaze, six grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Carl was a Corporal in the United States Army a WWII Veteran from January 19, 1948 through May 9, 1952. He was a musician for many years. He played the saxophone, clarinet, and flute. He specialized in Big Band. Carl was dearly loved and will be greatly missed! Til we see you again..... Love all of us!! Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 8, at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. Burial will be Tuesday, January 14, at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama. Online guestbook: griffinleggettresthills.com.