Carl Scales

Mr. Carl Scales “PawPaw”, 85, of Chapel Hill, TN, formerly of Nolensville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. Carl was a son of the late Plez Edward Scales and Mary D Clark Scales. He was the owner/operator of Carl Scales Construction Company. He was a member of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Linda Scales in 2020, and a brother, William Scales.

Mr. Carl was an exemplary craftsman, where he excelled in construction of all types especially building barns and other projects. He had a passion for farming. He was a collector of many things but treasured his knife collection. Carl loved to go joyriding on the back roads and visiting his many friends. He loved his visits at the community markets where he made memories picking at and fellowshipping with his friends. Most of all, Carl loved his family and participating in activities with them.

Mr. Carl Scales is survived by his son, Robin (Tammy) Scales of Chapel Hill, TN; daughter, Kelly (Tommy) Harrell of Chapel Hill, TN; 7 grandchildren, Ashley (Dylan) Hagewood of Murfreesboro, TN, Brianna (Connor) Mealer of Chapel Hill, TN, Cassidy (Jacob) Pigg of Lewisburg, TN, James (Kimber) Harrell of Chapel Hill, TN, Chadwick (Samantha) White of Chapel Hill, TN, Tiffany (Tim) Seisser of Chapel Hill, TN, Ava White of Pleasant View, TN; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, Clyde (Gale) Scales of Manchester, TN; sister, Gail Post of Nolensville, TN; sister in law, Vickie Scales of Nolensville, TN.

Visitation with the family will be on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 4 PM until 8 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Swanson Cemetery in Chapel Hill, TN.

James Harrell, Dylan Hagewood, Jacob Pigg, Jeremy Hartman, Connor Mealer, and Chadwick White will serve as pallbearers

The family gratefully appreciated the many acts of kindness and compassion from Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 203 South Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, Tennessee, 931-364-2233 in charge of local arrangements.