Denison- Funeral services for Carl David Englutt, Sr., age 80, will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 8 at Waldo Funeral Home. Burial will follow at White Mound Cemetery. His death occurred unexpectedly while visiting his daughter in Van Alstyne, Sunday morning, January 3, 2021.
Mr. Englutt was born in Achille, Oklahoma on February 16, 1940, the son of Roxie Mae Chumbley and John Forrest Englutt. He graduated from Colbert High School in 1958. He served in the US Army, primarily in Germany. He was an active member of the Masons for 53 years with membership in the Constantine Lodge #13 of Bonham, Texas.
Mr. Englutt was a fireman for the Sherman Fire Department where he was the first fireman to drive an ambulance for the department when it took over ambulance service. He retired after 25 years of service. He was a hard-working man who often was found working two or three jobs. He was a member of Kemp Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman; loved all animals, especially horses, and trail rides.
Mr. Englutt was preceded in death by his parents; sister Anne Frances Gurley; brother John Forrest Englutt II; and brother James Hoyatt Englutt.
Mr. Englutt is survived by wife Nina Lela Carter Englutt of Denison; son David Englutt of Howe; and daughter Leasa Ramsey and husband Freddy of Van Alstyne; grandson, Jared Hunter Ramsey and wife Whitney of Howe; great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Gracie Wall all of Howe; sisters: Dorothy Anderson and husband David of Denison; Lauretha Collins and husband Mike of Denison; and Jan Grantland and husband Billy of Denison. He is also survived by niece Dymetra Cline and husband Bobby and great-niece Micha Wadley, all of Denison; niece Roxie Wilson and husband Ricky of Bells and great-nephew John F. Englutt III and wife Teresa of Sherman.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Thursday, January 7 at Waldo Funeral Home. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.