Michael Carswell

Michael Carswell, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home.

Michael was born in Rutherford County, Wednesday, October 10, 1962 to Gail Toney, who resides in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, and the late Harold Carswell. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1980 and a member of Providence Methodist Church. Michael worked for fifteen years at Mastercraft and later spent twenty years repairing commercial refrigerators for R.S.I., C.E. Holt, and Retail Business Services. He enjoyed playing the guitar, watching NASCAR, and was a devoted supporter of the first and second amendments of the U.S. Constitution. More than anything, he loved his family dearly and always supported his son, Zachary, in all his endeavors.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Revonda Carswell; and his stepfather, Sidney Toney.

In addition to his mother, those left to cherish memories of his life include his beloved life partner, Julie Collins; son, Zachary Carswell of Forest City; sister, Michelle Bolding of Athens, Alabama; nephew, Joshua Bolding (Amber); niece, Savannah Bolding; great nephew, Maverick Bolding, great niece, Kristen Bolding; stepdaughters, Patricia Sciortino (Chris) and Keni Cooke.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 25th in the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend David Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

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