Carl Amos
January 14, 2014
Carl Amos, 84, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 14, 2014.
Carl was born January 23, 1929 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ray and Grace Amos. He served in the Iowa National Guard for 25 years, retiring as a Captain. He retired from Yellow Pages in 1989. Carl enjoyed fishing, photography and playing the guitar. He was a member of the Twin River Country Band. He was a fan of both the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones. Carl’s pride and joy were his grandkids.
Carl is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eunice; children, Brad (Tracy) Amos and Libby Amos; his beloved grandchildren, Cameron and Alexa; and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bobbie Amos.
The family will greet friends Saturday, January 18, 2014, beginning at 12:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran, 6411 SE 5th Street. Carl will be laid to rest at Avon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association in loving memory of Carl.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Doriano Rossi
01/18/2014
Brad, the Rossi family is praying for you. What a great kid (it has been over 30 years since we met) your father and mother raised. May the Lord Jesus give all of you peace and comfort!
Dorothy Hagen & Family
01/16/2014
Dear Eunice,Libby,Brad,Tracy,Cameron &
Alexa, "God knows...and so He understands our deepest needs and hurts and fears. God cares...and so He reaches out to heal our hearts and share our tears.May God bless and keep you within his loving care.May God's love and grace comfort you at this sad time."
Eunice, your cousins want to be with you on Saturday. But the weather, age and health hold us back.I know you are missing Carl
and birthday time will be even more sad. We can be thankful that we had Carl, Fritz and Arny
as long as we did. Dorothy
Peg Vickers
01/16/2014
Carl was the kindest and funniest gentlemen that I had the pleasure of working with at yellow pages. He was greatly missed when he retired. May all your memories bring you some comfort at this time of loss.