Carl Nathen York

Carl Nathen York, 60 of Longview, Tx. Went home to be with the lord on Aug. 1st, 2009. Carl passed due to injuries sustained in April of 2008 while being A Good Samaritan. Carl was looking forward to being a great grandfather for the first time. He lived a very avid life, was a member of the Air Force and received an honorable discharge. He was a loving and caring individual, whos family and friends meant everything to him. He loved to take trips all over the country. Carl was the kind of man to pack a bag, get in his truck , and let the road take him to whatever destination it may. Carl was an AA member and had just received his 21 year chip of sobriety. He sponsored many people over the years, and often spoke at meetings all over the country. He was grateful for his sobriety and wanted to help others going through his same struggles of the past. He wanted them to know if they could only believe in the Lord, themselves ,work the 12 steps, take things one day at a time and work to change the things they could, except the things they could not and have the wisdom the know the difference, they would get there. Carl was also a Mason. Being a Mason meant a great deal to him as his father and other family were Mason's as well. Carl's hobbies included doing his art work, cooking and traveling. Carl is proceeded in death by his mother Lois Koonce Satterwhite, his step father Weldon Satterwhite, and father Nathen York. He is survived by his daughter and son in law Michelle and Clarence(Hammer) Matthews of Iowa Park, Texas. Wife Elaine York; His grandchildren Brooke, Brittany, Dusty, and Austin. His brother Jack and wife Joanne York of Diana, Tx. Brother Larry and wife Karan York of Diana, Tx. Brother Chip and wife Amy York of Fairview, Tx. Brother Mike York of Spring, Tx. 7 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone involved in Carls care over the past year and a half, and in his final days. To everyone who has come to see Carl, called, given us words of kindness, or simply prayed for Carl and the family, we do appreciate you so very much. Special thanks Beacon Hospice at Margret's House in Longview, Tx. Their caring, kindness and compassion was such a comfort in Carl's final days for not only him, but the family as well. Also to Don Cates and his family, Don Gray and his family for all they have done for ours. Carls service will be held at New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale, Tx. on Fri. Aug. 7th at 12:00 noon. Graveside to follow at Hillcrest Cemetary in Forney, Tx. For directions contact New Hope Funeral home at 972-226-2111. In lieu of flowers, the family supports the Shriners organization, MDA, Beacon Hospice at Margret's House in Longview, Tx. or Caringbridge.