Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Carroll Henry Shotwell 1939-2013

 Carroll Henry Shotwell, 74, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home. He was born December 4, 1939 in Brookneal, Va., a son of the late John Henry Shotwell and Ada Puckett Shotwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, J. Ralph Shotwell; and a sister-in-law, Sue Shotwell. Mr. Shotwell graduated from the University of Richmond in 1962. He received his Master's of Education from UVA in 1970. A lifelong educator, he served as a teacher, coach, principal and central office administrator in several school divisions throughout Virginia. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Beverly Joy Shotwell; his children, Angela Sergent and husband, Randy, of Ellicott City, Md., David C. Shotwell of Washington, D.C., R. Brian Shotwell of Reston, Va.; three grandchildren, Julia, Olivia and J.C. Sergent; brothers, Malcolm G. Shotwell and wife, LaVerne, of Springfield, Illinois, Donald P. Shotwell of Brookneal, Va.; sister-in-law, Virginia Shotwell. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Manly Memorial Baptist Church, with the Dr. J. Michael Wilkins and Dr. Malcolm G. Shotwell officiating. Burial will be private. Family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Carroll to Manly Memorial Baptist Church, 202 South Main St., Lexington, Va. 24450, or to Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers St., Lexington, Va. 24450. Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.