SCHWARTZ, Carl
We are heartbroken that Carl Schwartz, born March 3, 2000, in Atlanta, GA, died unexpectedly at the age of 24, on March 26, 2024, in Dover, DE. Everyone who knew him loved him. And there are so many friends and family members missing him now, for whom this loss is very heavy.
Carl was one-of-a-kind. His unique and endearing sense of humor, fearlessness, and zest for life attracted friends wherever he went. He had a generous heart. He was quick to offer help to others before helping himself. He found humor in whatever was happening around him and made others laugh. He had the ability to connect with strangers and start conversations wherever he was, whether on a rental car shuttle, an airplane, standing in line, or knocking on doors. It didn’t matter the person’s background or station in life; Carl was always willing to engage openly without judgment. Carl pursued his unique interests regardless of what anyone thought.
Carl’s brilliance was evident at a young age. He talked in paragraphs as a toddler but never really took to school. He made good grades despite difficulties with his handwriting and tracking words on a page when reading. The struggle with handwriting contrasted with skillful and detailed drawings. Carl was a gifted artist and had paintings chosen for high school art exhibits including at the High Museum. He also loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. He successully completed two years at Georgia State University before deciding to join the work force during the pandemic.
Carl showed uncanny skill as an entrepreneur at an early age. A middle-school business was selling honey buns to his classmates at a significant mark up. That business got shut down, but that didn’t chill Carl’s entrepreneurial spirit. After leaving college, Carl worked as a project manager for construction companies, but after two years realized he could do what his bosses were doing. He studied and obtained his general contractor license in Maryland, and at the age of…
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