Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

FAYETTEVIL­LE — Carlos Ramon Showers,

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age 47, of Fayettevil­le, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. Carlos was born on April 3, 1974, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Carlos L showers and Elizabeth Ann Sutton. He was the grandson of professor John M and Billie Faye Sutton whom preceded him in death. Carlos gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Union Baptist Church in Morrilton, Arkansas. Carlos was an all-around athlete through it all he kept a 4.0 GPA and graduated top of his class at Morrilton High School and later attended the University of Arkansas where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and was a starting offensive lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks wearing number 78. During college he also maintain a 4.0 GPA under the mentorship of Jack Crowe, Coach Ford, and Coach Houston Nutt. After College Carlos settled down and started a family and a career at ConAgra Foods in Fayettevil­le, Arkansas. Carlos made a difference and an impact in everyone’s lives that he came in contact with. Carlos had a gentle spirit and was often referred to as a “gentle giant.” Carlos will be truly missed but never forgotten by all who love him.

Carlos is survived by his wife Cassie Showers of Fayettevil­le, four daughters, Sydney Choate and her husband Cameron, Deja Showers, Carleesya Showers, and Xavya Showers, all of Fayettevil­le. One son, Carlos Ramon Showers Jr. (CJ) of Fayettevil­le; His mother, Elizabeth Ann Sutton of Little Rock; two sisters, Arianna Brooks of Little Rock, Kisha Griffin of North Carolina; two brothers, John Michael Brooks of Little Rock, and Alex Showers of North Carolina; his granddaugh­ter, Annora Showers, nephews, Steve Adams, and John Michael Brooks Jr, of Little Rock, Arkansas; his aunt, Virginia Toney-ragland, and uncle, John Sutton, both of Little Rock. Carlos also leaves behind a host of cousins and friends.

Visitation will be 5–7 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Moore’s Chapel in Fayettevil­le. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, at Moore’s Chapel with burial to follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayettevil­le. To place an online tribute please visit: www.bernafuner­alhomes.com

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