Carl Joseph Ayoub

Carl Joseph Ayoub, 70 of Mancelona, died suddenly, October 17, 2022 at home.  He was born September 26, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the son of Lester and Marie (Farhat) Ayoub.

   Carl was active in his life.  He enjoyed kayaking, camping, and hiking at Deadman’s Hill.  He was involved with coaching baseball for many years and was the head of the Little League program.  He played backgammon daily with his wife and loved spending time and playing with his grandchildren.

   On August 26, 1978 in Warren, MI, he married Cindy Louise (Miller) Ayoub who survives.  Also surviving are his children Anthony P. (Jessie) Ayoub, Joseph C. Ayoub, Nicholas L. (Ashley) Ayoub, sister Toufie Miller, grandchildren Christopher Gillissie, Abigail Ayoub, Blake Ayoub, Tahlia Ayoub, and Haiden Ayoub. 

   He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Leslie Ayoub, brother Gary Ayoub, and stepmother Edith Ayoub.

   A visitation will be held Sunday, October 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with a Sharing of Memories at 5 p.m.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Antrim County Community Mental Health.

   Arrangements are under the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.