Carl Ezra Money

Carl Ezra Money, born July 8, 1936 to Jacob Ezra and Rebecca Everage Money of Luverne, Alabama, left for heaven on Friday, December 26, 2025.

His was a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion to his friends and family. Carl’s faith in Christ was not just something he professed, but something he lived—steadfast, humble, and sincere. A man of strong church leadership, Carl faithfully served his church family at Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva for many years as a deacon, teacher, and volunteer. He loved the church and believed deeply in its mission, giving his time and talent without hesitation. His example of service and unwavering faith left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Carl was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, and his service reflected the love he had for his country. In addition to his forty-three-year career working in advertising for a wholesale food company, Carl enjoyed fishing, gardening, assembling jigsaw puzzles, and pulling for the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Atlanta Braves. Although he retired to Dothan, he spent most of his adult life in Geneva where he served on the city school board, coached youth sports, and volunteered with numerous groups including the Jaycees and Boy Scouts of America. He was also a gifted artist, expressing himself creatively and imaginatively, and found joy in sharing that gift with others. His favorite pastimes included attending and serving his church, appreciating God’s creation by working and playing outside, telling stories from days gone by, and spending time with his friends and family.

Above all else, though, Carl was a loving husband to Gretchen, a proud father to Dawn (Sean Burns), Shannon, and Chip (Kimberly), and a cherished grandfather to six grandsons (John, Evans, Grant, Jacob, Nicolas, and Colton) and a granddaughter (Rebecca). Few things brought him greater joy than creating memories with his family; he loved them fiercely and led them with wisdom, consistency, and prayer.

Carl and his family especially appreciated/appreciate the love and support from many extended family members and friends including Ty, Lisa (niece), and Bayley (great-niece) Beasley, Mike (nephew) and Tina Miller, Charlie (cousin-in-law) and Mable Miller, Gerald Bell and Rebecca Deaton, Nat and Ann Brooks, Randy and Christy Grantham, JoAnn McFarland, Bobby and Maggie Moyer, Ronnie and Cheryl Sanders, and Billy Spivey. After moving to Dothan, Carl and Gretchen joined Ridgecrest Baptist Church where they found blessed spiritual support; the family appreciates the kindness and generosity of their church family. Finally, a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Gentiva Hospice of Dothan for your kindness and care.

A graveside service to celebrate and honor Carl’s life will be held at Ward Wilson Funeral Home (Highway 52, Dothan, Alabama) on Monday, December 29 at 10:00 AM with Reverend Teddy Ward officiating. If Carl ever touched your life, come and be with us.

Flowers may be delivered to Ward Wilson Funeral Home or, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Samaritan's Purse.

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