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1970
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2008
Jason Carroll Obituary
Memorial service: 9:30 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel, with reception following 10 to 11 a.m. in Greenwood Courtyard Reception Center.
Memorials: The family asks, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the children's college fund, Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 770001, Cincinnati, Ohio 45277-0003. Please make checks payable to Fidelity Investments and write account No. 617813311 on donations.
Jason was born Nov. 9, 1970, in Fort Worth to Thomas W. Carroll and Betty Jo Brown.
Jason was an avid hunter and angler who enjoyed camping trips. His love of the outdoors was only exceeded by his love of his wife and children, to whom he was ever devoted.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jo Brown of Fort Worth.
Survivors: Loving wife of 11 years, Ann-Elaine Carroll of Fort Worth; devoted children, daughter, Riley, age 7, and son, Ryan, age 5; brothers, Shane Brown and Luke Carroll; sister, Ashley Carroll; father, Thomas W. Carroll, all of Fort Worth; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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for Jason Carroll
Beth Ward
July 9, 2009
Gary, those are beautiful stories. Funny and real.
They remind us that Jason is still here with us, in our lives every day, in our stories, in our jokes, in our memories, in our photos and constantly in our thoughts. Very much alive. Each of us live forever in what we leave behind. Our impact on others, the lessons we teach (whether its HOW to do something, or what NOT to do ;-)
His body may not be with us...but his 'being' is very much here...his heart, his love, his soul...is alive and well with his best friend, his wife, his kids, ...his wife's best friend :)...
He brought many of us together, that would not have otherwise had the privilege of knowing each other. Personally, I've come to know a handful of people I'm eternally grateful to have become friends with.
Our lives are better because Jason Carroll walked this earth and touched our lives.
Jason, I'm grateful to you for your beautiful children that have come into my life, full of life and love. I'm grateful for all that you taught, gave to, and challenged your wife with [my best friend] It made her a better, stronger person, which in turn has touched her many circles of friends and *their* circles of friends. A ripple effect of love, lessons and gratitude. Thank you for that. May the place you are be one of contentment and of peace. You are loved, you are not gone.
July 7, 2009
I have known Jason for more than 13 years. We were hunting and fishing buddies. Yes, it is true that I am his brother in law, but what brother in laws hang out, talk on the phone, and do stuff together several times a week without their wives? He was more than that to me he was my friend.
Jason had passion in everything he did. I think he was trying to get me fired so we could spend more time together. He honestly called me almost every day at work and said “What are you doing”. I would always respond working because I was at work. He always came back with “no you aren’t, you are talking to me and since you are not working lets go do something.” He honestly called me so much that when I would answer the phone he just started saying “Lets go”.
He had two favorite sayings when it came to hunting or fishing and my job. “Call in Sick” or “Lets Go”. I took him up on it a few times.
He called me or showed up at my house, every day of my medical leave and dragged me out to do something. He always said “The doctor said you can’t go to work, but did he say you couldn’t go to Cableas, to the range, fishing,” or wherever else Jason wanted to go do on that day. Those two months were the best two months I ever had at any job.
I have thousands of stories that I can share with you about Jason and our greatest moments, but I thought I would cut it back to two of them. I could tell you about us putting fish in our pockets because we didn’t have a stringer, about us eating rabbit stew, squirrel stew, and rabbit wings. I could tell you about our first turkey hunt and how he tried so hard to get me one, but they just kept coming to him. I could tell you about the time he took me to his secret fishing spot that was loaded with fish and we caught two minnows. I could tell you about what Jason called his best nap ever, but I am going to limit myself to two shinning moments that I will remember forever.
Our first moment happened somewhere back around 1995. I lived in Arlington and Jason lived in Ft. Worth. It was around Thanksgiving. It sleeted so bad school was closed. We decided since we can’t drive 4 miles down the road to go to school we should drive 70 miles down the highway to go hunting. The roads were so bad we could not use them, so we decided to drive on the median the entire way. Twice we ended up going sideways down the highway. I remember his face when we were going sideways, it was priceless. I remember walking through the woods, no leaves on the trees and a solid white ground. I learned how to squirrel hunt on that trip and somehow we made it back.
We use to fly fishing lake Granbury for stripers. I remember one year at Christmas we were fly fishing while it was snowing. No one else dumb enough to be out there, just Jason, me, the snow, and the fish. That is where Jason taught me to fly fish.
Because of September-11 we had heard that the area below lake Granbury dam was closed to fishing. We wanted to go fly fishing one morning, but we didn’t know if it was truly closed. So late the night before we decided to go check it out. We drove there in my wife’s SUV and brought along my oldest boy who was probably about 1 at the time. We arrived at the parking lot and it says the parking lot is closed. It didn’t say the fishing was closed. So we decided to park in the boat parking lot and walk over there. It was a long way, so I decided to put my boy in a stroller. It was also very cold out there. I had a jacket, but Jason didn’t. We looked in the back seat and saw my wife’s jacket. He figured no one would see him so he borrowed it. About half way to the dam, we had the police come flying up on us with their spot lights on and they jumped out and let a dog out. We immediately froze and then had to explain why two 30 year old men, were walking a child in a stroller, towards a dam, in the complete darkness, and why one was wearing a women’s thy length leather jacket that came to the middle of his forearms and was covered in foe fur.
There are many things that come to mind when I think of Jason. But mainly I think of his devotion to the things he loved and a few of his sayings “Call in Sick”, “Lets go” and “he isn’t my brother in law, he is my hunting buddy”.
Eulogy by Gary Withaeger
Tammy Morgan
September 21, 2008
Dear Ann-Elaine, My heart goes out to you, Riley and Ryan. Jason was a wonderful cousin. I'm just so sorry I didn't get the chance to tell him how much I loved and cared for him. If you need anything please call me, I would love to keep in touch with you and the kids. Love Tammy
Jennifer Hedrick
August 28, 2008
I love you. With all my heart. And I will always be here.
David Buck
August 2, 2008
On behalf of myself and my family from Nova Scotia, we want to give our condolenses and to let you know that you are in our prayers. Take care and always remember that God is watching and will do his best to heal the pain you feel right now.
Brandie Wayne
July 29, 2008
Ann-Elaine,
You and the kiddos are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I am so sad for your loss. In the middle of grief please know that I am present for you, thinking and caring for you, Riley and Ryan, and honoring the memory of Jason and his relationship with his family and his friends. I love you Ann-Elaine.
Amy (Cox) Quinn
July 27, 2008
Dear Ann-Elaine,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Skip Wayne
July 26, 2008
God bless Jason my friend.
My favorite memories: Dr. Pepper, deer hunting, fishing, "Part Boat", Stars games, Rangers games, National Semiconductor, fishing with Capt. Hickman, best man, Whitney, FWYPAA, perch jerk, a-time in the shop, CRX, the Ranger, hunting at Mom's, CU Hospital pranks, smoking (Marlboro Lights, in the box, of course), not smoking, Legacy, Country Bend Apartments, Richards Ranch, Kalifornia, Dallas Cowboys, working with Jeff, Ryan's operation, playing bones with the fellas, fishing behind the dam...
I will miss you friend.
Jason catching the BIG one - 46lb Cobia
July 26, 2008
Grand Lake, CO
July 26, 2008
Riding the lift with my friend
July 26, 2008
Awesome fishing trip - Jason caught the BIG one
July 26, 2008
Riding a ski lift in Winter Park
July 26, 2008
On the "Party Boat" in Galeveston
July 26, 2008
Snowmobiling in the Rocky Mountain National Forrest
July 26, 2008
July 22, 2008
Beth Ward
July 22, 2008
AE
You are my sister and soul-mate. My heart is with you, Ryan and RileyBear every minute of every day, and will be forever. You know that.
Jason was a wonderful husband, devoted friend, father and an amazing human being. I know that he gave everything that he had, was...and could be...to you. He was able to experience happiness and joy because you and Ryan and Riley were in his life.
You are surrounded by love and support beyond anything you could possibly imagine. During the moments you question your strength to move forward, allow yourself to lay gently and quietly in the hands of the people who have reached out to hold and steady you.
You are never alone.
With eternal love and devotion,
Bethy
JEAN-PAUL DAVET
July 21, 2008
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Jason a few years back at National Semiconductor. He was a good man. I remember him talking about how much he loved his family. He always praised me for leaving National and getting my EE degree.
Teresa Schloeman
July 18, 2008
Ann-Elaine
I am so sorry, I have been thinking of you and your children. Please contact me if there is anything I can do for you. You are in my prayers. God Bless you and your family during this time.
Teresa Schloeman
Brian and Melissa Withaeger
July 18, 2008
We cannot say anything that will help you right now. Just know that you are a part of our family, and we will always be there for you. Remember the good times and grow your children in that love.
Valerie Nafziger
July 18, 2008
Dear Ann-Elaine, Riley & Ryan,
You are all so precious and so loved by family and friends. What words can someone offer that will bring comfort? We are so sorry for your loss and send our condolences. May you find comfort and peace in the days to come. The memorial service was so beautiful and such a tribute to what a good man, husband and father Jason was. May God surround you with love. Let me know if there is anything that I can do. Love, Valerie/Michael & Danielle
Shanon (Larriviere) Farmer
July 17, 2008
Ann Elaine,
Oh! We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. Know we will pray for his soul and for your precious family!
Bill Redmond
July 17, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to the Carroll family. I went to scool with Jason and my memories of him are of good times. Jason can now be an angel to watch over his family.
CM Sackett
July 17, 2008
May the legacy of his life and love with you shine as bright in the days to come for you... as the Morning Star you each were for him... as he worked, and walked, and lived a blessed man's life.
And may God's richest mercies, finest Grace... and healing Joy be yours. A good man would want that for his family. I'm sure Jason would have it so... so I pray thus.
CM Sackett
Trent Gillespie
July 17, 2008
So sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
Terry Pearson
July 17, 2008
Sorry for your loss we will keep your family in our prayers.
Chase Austin
July 17, 2008
you are in our prayers sorry about your loss
Chris Spikes aka Landshark 160
July 16, 2008
May the good Lord comfort you in your time of need. To a brother of the bow, Godspeed!
Darcy Abelew
July 16, 2008
I am so sorry about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg Donley
July 16, 2008
RIP Jason.
Angie (Roberts) Ward
July 16, 2008
Ann-Elaine and family,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine how difficult this is for you. Please know that I am thinking about you during this time.
Much Love to you.
Rosemary Schmitt
July 16, 2008
Ann Elaine, I love you and your family so much. I am very saddened for your loss of Jason. I am here to help in any way I can. I will keep you in my prayers each day. Love, Rosemary
Michael
July 16, 2008
Condolences from our family to yours. Words have not much meaning right now but know that many people are thinking of you.
Jim Stewart (LLKNP)
July 16, 2008
RIP Jason.
Christopher Whatley
July 16, 2008
"My glory was fresh in me, and my bow renewed in my hand." Job 29:20
My prayers are with you.
Jose DeLeon
July 16, 2008
Our deepest condolences. May The Good Lord bless and keep you and yours always.
Mark Gillette
July 16, 2008
I know God will be there to hold your hand through this very tough time. Jason will be missed by many of his friends also. God Bless You!
Buddy Bell
July 16, 2008
God Bless the Carrol family in their loss. Please welcome Jason with your loving arms.
cyndi (brown) smith
July 16, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. your family is in my heart & prayers.
Even though I havent seen jason in a few years I remember him as a great guy!
Jim Harrison
July 16, 2008
Thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of grief.
Randy Keene
July 16, 2008
My prayers are sent to you for your loss...no words can express the pain you guys will feel for time to come..
Randy Keene (aka Rastaman)
South Georgia
Sipsey River Sullins
July 16, 2008
God Bless
Keith Brewer
July 16, 2008
Dear ,Ann
Im sorry to hear of your loss ,you will be in my prayers .Let me know if you need any thing .Jason will be truly missed my me in the hunting feilds and he will always be in my thoughts when im there.
Robert Miner
July 16, 2008
Prayers sent. May God Bless!
Jim Parsell
July 15, 2008
Ann-Elaine and family.. I'm so sorry about your loss and I pray that the Lord will ease your pain and eventually leave you with only good memories.. I can't help myself, but whats it like to have a brother called "Stink Belly" Jason is in a much better place now and I'm sure he is probably slinging arrows as I know there has to be an archery range up there.. With heart felt feelings, Jim
Joe Bzura
July 15, 2008
God Bless and may your arrows fly true in Heaven!
Chris Brough
July 15, 2008
From a native of FTW, prayers and peace to this family.
Kenny Yoder
July 15, 2008
May God, who is Love, Bless you and Keep you in this time when you need HIM the most.
Todd Radek
July 15, 2008
God bless and comfort the Carroll family in their time of pain and need.
Jason is safe now and at peace, enjoying all the hunting, fishing and camping trips that he never got to finish.
Know that he will always be in your hearts, with you forever. He's in God's hands now, watching over you.
Joe Bzura
July 15, 2008
God Bless, may the good Lord be with you and your Family! Shoot straight and may your arrows fly true up in Heaven!
Ed
July 15, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Happy hunting Jason
Donald Moffatt
July 15, 2008
Words written by everyone who knew him make it obvious he was a special man. Of course you know that most of all.
Prayers to you and your children.
My heart aches for you.
Emile Dionne
July 15, 2008
We are all brothers of the bow,we both shared a love of longbows and If the good Lord permits it and I shoot a deer with my longbow, I will say a prayer for Jason as I kneel down beside the animal and give thanks to the Lord!
Chris Klossing
July 15, 2008
May God bless you and welcome you Jason. You have made the final journey and are now home. To you friends and family, please accept my deepest sympathy and warmest reguards. It is never an easy thing, but remember the good times and know that Jason is OK now. I will tell my Dad to look out for him up there. He was a hunter and fisherman too. Loved fishing for those crappie the best!
Larry Booth
July 15, 2008
May God give you the peace that only He can give.
Ronald Mackenberg
July 15, 2008
May God look after the carroll family.
Troy
July 15, 2008
Prayers for all.
R A
July 15, 2008
Happy Hunting in Heaven.
Jim Matthews
July 15, 2008
Sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Thomas Puzio
July 15, 2008
Even though I didn't know the man anyone that shoots a Longbow is a friend of mine! Rest in Peace . SAFE TRIP TO THE HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS! Tom [aka bentpole from Trad Gang]
Kaye Beasley
July 15, 2008
Ann-Elaine, Riley and Ryan,
You are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you comfort and strength to get through this difficult time. Give Riley a big hug from Daisy and if there is anything at all we can do please do not hesitate to call on us. May God Bless you and the entire Carroll family.
Daisy and Mi Mi
mike westvang
July 15, 2008
I only met Jason the day he bought his bow. He was a nice guy and a good father. He will be missed by us in the traditional bow group.
Phillip K.
July 15, 2008
Prayers for comfort and peace
to those suffering this sudden loss.
Greg
July 15, 2008
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for you and your family.
Wes
July 15, 2008
Prayers for the Carroll Family.
Bob Cruise
July 15, 2008
Prayers and condolences from Canada. Rest well.....
Ronald Eaves
July 15, 2008
From the Texas Hunting Forum - May God keep and bless the family and comfort you all after such a loss. We ask that God watch over the loved ones left here so that they may join Jason one day when Jesus welcomes them just as He welcomed Jason home. There are no doubt many wonders that Jason is waiting to show you, things that you can never imagine. God bless and keep you - Big Orn
Allen Varnell
July 15, 2008
So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Darrell Crouch
July 15, 2008
My condolences and prayers for your family. I didn't know Jason, but it is a sad day when I learn of a brother of the bow leaving us to go to fertile hunting grounds.
FoxTrot
July 15, 2008
My prayers are with the Carroll Family
Israel Roman
July 15, 2008
Sorry for your loss,my prayers go out to you.
Guy
July 15, 2008
As a fellow hunter and member of the THF, I send my prayers to you and your family.
Ryan
July 15, 2008
Prayers for your family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Lon Scott
July 15, 2008
My prayers and sympathy go out to the family and friends of Jason.
James Thompson
July 15, 2008
May the Good LORD keep you and yours in his loving arms.TRADGANG will miss youbut we will all met once again.
Tom Parnell
July 15, 2008
My deepest sympathies in your time of trial.
May God be with you
Grant Young
July 15, 2008
Prayers and condolences for your family.
Carl Hickey
July 15, 2008
Ann Elaine, May GOD comfort and bless you in this time of sorrow. My heart and prayers go out to you and your children.
Dave Scott
July 15, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
George Tsoukalas
July 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies.
Karen Steer
July 15, 2008
Dear Ann-Elaine, Riley and Ryan, You are all in my prayers with this sad passing of Jason, Husband, Father and Dearest Friend to many and loved by all. The service was beautiful. If there is anything any of you need, please don't hestitate to ask.
Love, Karen Steer
Dean Shalvis
July 15, 2008
May the LORD be with you in your times of losing a LOVED ONE
Darrell Gilbert
July 15, 2008
Sorry for your loss, prayers to the family, from myself and the THF Family.
Dave Landis
July 15, 2008
Blessings from a member of tradgang.
I didn't know Jason personally, but when any of our "family" of the bow is in trouble, or falls, prayer warriors mount up and come forth.
May all of those who loved him and called him father, husband and friend, know God's true peace that passess all understanding, through Christ Jesus!
Keep the Son in your eyes!
JC
July 15, 2008
So very sorry for your loss. May God grace you and your family with the Peace that only He can give. Reach for Him in this time of need, He is faithful.
I will launch an arrow in his memory. The members of Tradgang mourn the loss of one of our own.
Karina Klocek Novak
July 15, 2008
AE - My heart is aching for you and your children. May God watch over you during this difficult time.
Randy R
July 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, stay strong, God will get you through this. Jason was a great sportsman and will truly be missed.
Mike Rizzo
July 15, 2008
Jason,
May your arrows fly true through the gates of heaven.
Prayers sent from Ohio.
Ron Laposa
July 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Withaeger
July 15, 2008
We are always there for you.
Daniel Olson
July 15, 2008
Dear Ann,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you and the children. Please tell them I said hello. If you need anything at all, please feel free to contact me anytime. The funeral service today was just beautiful. There was not a dry eye in the chapel. Jason was so loved and will be missed. I only wish I could have known him longer. I will miss playing Magic with Jason and see you and him cooking spaghetti everytime I come over.
With deepest sympathy,
Daniel Olson
Gayle Stinnett
July 15, 2008
Ann-Elaine,
I am praying for you and I'm remembering all the happy times we had at McCaslin. God knows every sparrow that falls and he has numbered the hairs on your beautiful head, surely he will watch over you during your time of mourning. God bless my sweet friend.
Mitzi Camp
July 14, 2008
Ann-Elaine
I want you to know that I am thinking of you and the family and wish I could be with you. You are all so special to me. Love Always,
Victor and Caryn Sloan
July 14, 2008
Ann-Elaine, I am so sorry to hear about Jason. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we ca do, please let’s us know.
Barbara A. Lawrence M.D. & Staff
July 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Brooke Lowther
July 14, 2008
Ann Elaine,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you and your sweet children are able to find some sense of peace.
Alli Gonzalez
July 14, 2008
Ann-Elaine,
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this sad time. Please know that you have many loving friends and family here for you. If there is anything I can do please let me know!
Jennifer Byrd
July 14, 2008
Ann-Elaine, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Chuck & Dana Blair
July 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief . we take comfort in you knowing that Jason is now resting in the arms of his own special Angel .
Holly Ginn
July 14, 2008
Ann-Elaine, I am so very sorry to hear about Jason. My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. In deepest sympathy,
Holly Ginn
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