Carl Edmond Sayles

April 21, 1930 - October 14, 2020

A celebration of life of Carl Sayles, 90, of Lubbock will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 19, 2020 in the City of Lubbock Cemetery with Scott Frazier officiating. Viewing will be come and go from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday October 18, 2020 at Sanders Funeral Home. In order to maintain a safe come and go viewing, we ask to limit groups to three or less at a time. Please celebrate the life of Carl by viewing www.sandersfuneralhome.com. Carl passed away October 14, 2020. Carl was born April 21, 1930 in Clarksville, TX to Charles and Bertha Sayles. He lived most of his ninety years in Lubbock, but also lived in Childress, TX. He was a Master Plumber, owned and managed his own plumbing company, and spent most of his plumbing career working on new homes and apartments. Carl's passion was racing vehicles. He began racing in the NHRA with a coupe that he built. From there, he moved to go-klarts where he won invitations to national events. He also mentored many young men in the art of racing. In addition to drag racing and go-kart racing, he built and drove a Sprint Car. Carl was a member of Bacon Heights Baptist Church and was also a Mason. Loved ones include spouse Earlene Sayles; daughters Kay Fowler, Pat Sayles and Cindy Sayles and stepdaughter Gail Wheat; stepson Nick Davidson (deceased); Grandchildren Jason Crowell and spouse Karla; Terrence Schuchard and spouse Caroline; Chelsea Frazier and spouse Scott; Chase Schuchard and spouse Laura; Jennifer O'Neal and spouse Clifton; Cyan Rhodes; Ten Great Grandchildren 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Also, includes sisters Dessie Bryant; Essie Conley; Barbara McMillon; Gail Harris and brother Jerry Don Sayles. Proceeded in death by Charles Sayles (Father), and Bertha Sayles (Mother).