Mr. Carlos A. Cudd

Carlos Albert Cudd, 80, formerly of Pearsall, passed away at Briarcliff Health Center in Tyler on June 19, 2020, with family at his side. Carlos was born the eldest son of the late Cecil and Mary Alice (Baker) Cudd in Corpus Christi on October 21, 1939. In his childhood home of Pearsall, he graduated with the Class of 1958 as their class president. Because he loved working outdoors, Carlos continued his education by receiving an Associate Degree from Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Range Animal Husbandry from Sul Ross University in Alpine. After realizing his talent for teaching, he later attended Incarnate Word University in San Antonio receiving a teaching certification in Secondary Education with a minor in Science and Biology. Carlos worked as a teacher, small business owner, and tennis coach. His love for teaching and tennis was rewarded at Uvalde Middle School with a full day’s schedule of tennis classes which he taught until retirement. In 1993, the Texas Tennis Coaches Association awarded him Junior High Tennis Coach of the Year. During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife, Carol, across the United States. The foundation to all he did was his love for Christ. It was the inspiration behind Carlos' good character and gentle spirit. He faithfully served the body of Christ throughout his years. Carlos is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol Cudd of Tyler; three daughters, Zane Williams and husband Sid Williams IV of San Antonio. Fonn Lee and husband James of Rockwall, and Cristi Linn and husband Rev. Jimmy of Wildwood; step-children, Jan Robertson of San Antonio, Steve Sanders of Henderson, Jim Sanders of Polo, Missouri, and Larry Sanders of Leander; two sisters, Wanda White of Honey Grove, and Jackie Faye Landa of Natalia; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 3rd in the First Baptist Church of Pearsall. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you donate to one of the following organizations: Gideon International (gideons.org) or Alzheimer foundation (Alzfdn.org). Condolences may be made at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mr. Carlos A. Cudd

October 21, 1939 - June 19, 2020