Carl Thomas Swanson, 80, of Marble passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. He was the son of the late Rufus and Hattie Mables Sherlin. Carl had worked as a welder. He enjoyed helping others, wood working, spending time with family and piddling. Carl had been a Former Chief of Valleytown Rural Fire Department and a Sworn Deputy at Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. He was of the Christian Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ed Swanson, David Swanson, Herman Swanson, and Jimmy Swanson; sisters, Emma Radford, and Betty Rhymer.
Surviving is his wife of fifty-eight years, Elaine Almond Swanson; a son, Paul "Tommy" Swanson (Kathy); a daughter, Mary "Carlene" Phillips; a brother, Henry Swanson; grandchildren, James Nelson (Keana), Haley Benton, Lexey Swanson, and Cassandra Marcus; great grandchildren, James Nelson II, Keanu Nelson, Katie Marcus, Todd Marcus, and K?l-el Benton.
No services are planned at this time.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
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