ANDERSON,
CARL ELDRIDGE, well known Birmingham business man and civic leader, died
at age 62 on September 20, 2009. Carl was born in Birmingham October 7,
1946. He grew up in Mountain Brook with his father, James, a former Navy
Captain and his mother, Bertha. After attending the University of
Mississippi, he returned to Birmingham where he was owner and manager of
Ciao restaurant in Mountain Brook until his recent retirement. His love of
children and enthusiasm for their development had led him, for the past
several years, into active volunteer leadership in Boy Scouts where he has
positively influenced many Birmingham youths and the Scouting program.
Since 2003, he has been a committee member of Pack 95, a District
Committee member and most recently served as a council employee overseeing
camp food operations. Carl is survived by siblings: Donald (Richard) Roth,
Jim and Currin Anderson; two sons: Gregory, Carl, Jr. and numerous other
family members and friends who mourn his passing. A Memorial Service was
be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at Shades Valley
Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Greater
Alabama Council Boy Scout's of America, 516 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham,
AL 35242. |