Formal Carl Bio: Revised Version Dec 2009

Carl died suddenly September 2 after a brief but intense illness at the age of 34. Raised in Garland, TX, he attended North Garland High School. He later received an Associates of General Studies degree from Richland College in 2002, where he enjoyed courses in the humanities, philosophy and government. After his graduation from Richland, he took biotechnology, veterinary technology and accounting courses. Most recently, he studied audio engineering at Collin College in Plano, and he planned to complete that certification program and pursue a career as a music marketing consultant or a club dj/music manager.

His love of music extended to the choir. In the mid 1990s, he sang in the Richland College choir and enjoyed a choir trip to FL. He also served as a mid 1990s camp counselor to a group of kids with special needs at Camp Cullen, where he had also been a camper as a teen. He participated in events related to organ donation awareness and to being a kidney transplant recipient with his family and friends. He also volunteered at the main information desk at Children's Medical Center in the early 1990s. He participated in musical theater, and he was involved in a production of Oklahoma in the early 1990s in Garland.

For more than 15 years, he enjoyed good times in Oak Lawn, and he was an active member of Cathedral of Hope and its sanctuary choir from 2000 to 2004. Although he was primarily a student, homemaker and volunteer caregiver to his many dogs and his grandparents, he worked part time at Ticketmaster, Papa Johns, Blimpie and Kelly Services, when his health allowed him to work a paid job. In 1999, he spent several months living in the San Jose area of California, where he worked at a pizza place. He loved to travel and took many memorable trips with family and friends. He also loved nature, especially water, trees and mountains. He devoured movies and live concerts, especially Bette Midler, Madonna, Santana and the Black Eyed Peas.

An online memorial page exists for Carl under JCM Heavenly DJ at <jcmheavenlydj.blogspot.com> for people to add their thoughts and memories. Also, his page will have a list of charities related to Carl's life and legacy, for those wishing to offer their time or money in his honor. Please email jmeilers76@gmail.com or leave a message at 866-430-6390 for more details on future gatherings to honor Carl and his impact on his communities. Facebook users can find him under profile.to/jcmheavenlydj or artist.to/jcmheavenlydj.