Carl Lewis Bardwell, 85, of Ponchatoula, LA, entered through the gates of glory Thursday, October 10th, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior. His life’s journey began January 11, 1939, when he was born to Alfred C. Bardwell and May Belle Hudgins Bardwell, in Ponchatoula. He spent 40 years in the Education System as a Teacher in both Louisiana and Mississippi. Carl honorably served his country in the United States Navy, Submarine Division, and was a member of the Submarine Veterans Association of Slidell, LA. He was a loving husband to his wife of 60 years, Edith, until her death, and he continues to be a faithful father, grandfather and great grandfather. Carl had a love for the outdoors, fly fishing and going camping with many amazing friends were two of his favorite pastimes. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Carl will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Holden Bardwell; his parents; twin sons, Douglas and Dudley Bardwell; and siblings, Calvin, Percy, Nelson, James, Milton, George, Alice, Lillian, Agnes, and Sarah.
He is survived by his daughter, Monica Hutson and husband, Lance, and his nephew, whom he considered a son, Dennis K. Bardwell; three grandchildren, Jordan Hutson Threadgill and husband, Jacob, Emily Hutson, and Mackenzie Hutson; and three great grandchildren, Hadley Hayden Threadgill, Bexley Grace Hutson, Hutson Claire Threadgill; honorary grandchildren, Amy Bush and husband, Jason, April Bardwell, Steven Bardwell and wife Shannel; and honorary great grandchildren, Tyler, Jayla, Colton, and Zoey.
The funeral service for Carl Bardwell will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, at Jerusalem Baptist Church with burial in Cooper Cemetery. Friends may come for a time of visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to thank North Oaks Medical Center, North Oaks Rehabilitation and Hood Memorial Hospital Staff for their care of Mr. Carl.
