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Portrait of Carl Edward Weisinger Jr.
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In loving memory

Carl Edward Weisinger Jr.

June 12, 1945 – January 17, 2024
Lived 78 years
Drawdy Rouse Cemetery · Orlando, Florida
I’ve lived a life that's full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my way
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Life story

Born in Russellville, Arkansas, he was the son of Carl and Frankie (Weir) Weisinger. Carl graduated from Edgewater High School in 1963 and married his best friend Diane Hiatt on June 17th, 1978.

Carl had a career as a track operator and promoter, dedicating most of his time to Orlando Speed World Dragway. Carl's legacy in drag racing and his contributions to Orlando Speed World are immeasurable. His passion for life in the fast lane carried on into retirement as he continued to race at a local and national level.

Carl’s personality was infectious, and he had a way of making almost everyone smile. He had a love for Boston’s Fish House and never missed an exit with a Cracker Barrel. Along with food, Carl also loved his dogs and was still waiting on Jennifer Aniston to call him back.

In addition to his loving wife of 45 years, Diane Weisinger of Orlando, he leaves behind countless memories to be cherished by his son, Randy Weisinger; grandchildren Shelby Wood and husband Derrick, Lillian Weisinger, Lyndin; great-grandchildren, Waylon and Cash Wood; and several nieces and nephews.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Frankie Weisinger.

Friends and extended family are invited to attend Visitation held on Friday, January 26th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home (7520 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the same location. Interment will follow service at the Drawdy-Rouse Cemetery (4050 Rouse Rd, Orlando, FL 32817).

In remembrance of Carl Edward Weisinger Jr, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to a pet charity of your choice.

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1945
Born June 12
1947
Carl was 2 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1951
Carl was 6 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1968
Carl was 23 when the Tet Offensive began in Vietnam
1976
Carl was 31 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1989
Carl was 44 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1997
Carl was 52 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
Carl was 59 when Facebook was launched
2015
Carl was 70 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Carl was 77 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away January 17, age 78
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