Carl E. Packwood

Shawnee lost a great man this week. He loved big, and we are all better because he was part of our lives. Carl Edmond Packwood was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on January 7, 1965 to parents Fred and Allecia Packwood. He gained his wings on March 2, 2026 after a battle with cancer where he fought with incredible courage and strength. Carl graduated from Shawnee High School where he played basketball. He also graduated from Seminole Junior College and East Central University. Carl was a long time member of First Baptist Church. He worked for Ford Motor Credit and in banking for many years including stints with BancFirst and Vision Bank. Carl was a one of a kind guy who never met a stranger. If you knew Carl you know how much he loved Shawnee and all of his family and friends. He was often called 'Rain Man' for his unusual ability to remember names, birthdays, and dates, as well as historical knowledge and wisdom about his beloved hometown. He was a man of honor who enriched many lives and led by example with kindness, a big smile, and a willingness to serve. He served many community organizations including:

• South Central Industries

• Shawnee Kiwanis Club

• Gordon Cooper Technology Center Education Foundation

• Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority

• Seminole State College Foundation

• Shawnee Forward

• OBU Shawnee Advisory Board

• Committee Member for NJCAA Region II Tournament

• Economic Development Committee for Shawnee Forward

• Shawnee Board of Education

• Pottawatomie County Historical Society

• Friends of Scouting

• Last Frontier Council of Boy Scouts of America

• Shawnee Chamber of Commerce

• Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce

• Council of Bond Oversight for the State of Oklahoma

• Youth and Family Resource Center

• Shawnee Educational Foundation

• United Way of Pottawatomie County

• Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office Foundation

• Sauk Business Enterprise Board for Sac N Fox Nation

• Shawnee Alumni Association

Carl was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brother-in-law Brad Haynie. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Cindy Danner Packwood, daughter Taylor Jean Packwood and fiancé Trevor Terry, siblings Lynn Packwood (Donna), Lori Packwood Haynie, and James Packwood (Rochelle), in-laws Bobby and Carol Danner, "sis" Vonda Muirhead, Amy Colley, and Debbie Berlin (Dave), many special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as too many treasured friends to mention.

A visitation with the family present will be held at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service on Thursday, March 5 from 5pm-7pm. A funeral ceremony will be held Friday, March 6 at 10 am at the Shawnee High School Performing Arts and Athletic Center. Following the ceremony, Carl will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park. A gofundme account under the name Carl Packwood has been set by the family to help with medical and funeral expenses.