Alvin Martel Carver

Minden, LA Alvin Martel Carver, beloved husband, father and \"PaPaw\", passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Al was born June 13, 1931, in Georgetown, La., to Alvin Harley Carver and Ethel Barrett Carver. After graduation from Georgetown High School, he joined the United States Air Force, with 4 1/2 yrs. of service. He returned home to marry his sweetheart, Rosemary Harrison and they raised a wonderful daughter and son. Alvin was employed with LA Wildlife and Fisheries in the Education Department in 1960 and retired 1996. He took a leave from the state and worked for his brother, Dr. Glynn Carver, as sales and credit manager with Mister Twister. Al had a great passion for the outdoors and people. He enjoyed teaching others Hunter Safety education. He was a member of the NRA, Duck's Unlimited, and past master of Minden Lodge #51. Al was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Minden, LA. He served as deacon, trustee, and Sunday School teacher for the Senior Men's class. He loved his work for the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are; his loving wife, Rosemary H. Carver; daughter Judy Carver Holloway and husband Mike; son Mark Carver and wife Jane. Affectionately known as "PaPaw" to his grandchildren are; Wade Holloway and wife Melanie, Jason Holloway, Julie Carver Franks, Paige Carver Waller, Tyler McLemore and wife Amelia, and Maggie Dinsmore and husband Drew; great grandchildren, Hylie and Kase Holloway, Macy and Presli Waller, Sunnie Franks, Ella Kate Dinsmore and Ava McLemore; brothers Dr. Robert Glynn Carver and Dr. Randall Carver and wife Betty; and relatives Curt Carver, Cathy Grigg and Kelly Woodring. Honoring Al as pallbearers are; Wade Holloway, Jason Holloway, Dr. Huey Moak, Lowrey Moak, Curt Carver, and J.D. Greene. Honorary pallbearers are; member of Emmanuel Senior Men's Sunday School Class, John Haygood, Bob Kimble, Bob Johnson, and Ed Durham. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 5, 2108 at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Minden, LA with Bro. Matt Cate and Bro. Richard Methvin officiating. Interment will follow at Gilgal Cemetery in Minden, LA under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude, Emmanuel Baptist Building Fund or donor's choice. Our family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls, and visits during this time. Rose-Neath Funeral Home (318) 377-3412