Carlos Santos, age 29, a Smithville, TN resident and Pocatello, ID native, was born July 28, 1991 and died January 5, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital following a sudden illness. He was a construction worker, a member of the Catholic faith, and the son of Rafael Carrera and Olga Alicia Armendariz Santos. He was preceded in death by brother, Rafael Santos. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sister, Karina (Jose) Soto of McMinnville, TN; brother, Victor Hugo (Rebecca) Santos of Smithville, TN; nieces, Emily and Amberley Soto, and Maribel and Araceli Santos; and nephews, Victor Daniel, and Dametruiz Santos. Several cousins also survive. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in McMinnville with Father Bala officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at High's. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to High's to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.