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Patrick Carothers Obituary
The folks at Greater Atlanta Christian School – the Gwinnett County institution where three of his children graduated, two are still in school and Terry, his wife of 30 years, works – knew all of that. But they also knew him as a caring, supportive, "deeply engaged dad."
"The GAC community knew and appreciated his service as a U.S. Marshal," GAC president David Fincher said. "Yet, he always found a way to be involved in his children's activities on campus."
Fincher released his statement on Monday – three days after Carothers was shot and killed by a fugitive in southeast Georgia.
A Flowery Branch resident, Carothers was 53 years old.
Carothers' family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday inside the Long Forum at Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross GA
Carothers will be buried Nov. 29 in Luray, Virginia, where he attended high school.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Patrick Carothers' honor may be made to the U. S. Marshals Survivors Benefit Fund, P. O. Box 11730, Bozeman, MT 59719, or online at usmarshalsfund.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Carothers
88 Entries
Tim Gillin
December 14, 2019
God Bless Patrick Carothers......may your family find comfort in the Lord and know hundreds of thousands mourn with you. RIP. Tim Gillin
Neil DeSousa
November 18, 2017
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathies and condolences on the anniversary of Pat's passing. My thoughts and prayers are all for the Carothers Family.
Sincerely,
Neil
Assistant Director (Retired)
U.S.M.S.
December 3, 2016
My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one.---AH
C T
December 3, 2016
My condolence to the families and friend of Patrick, may the memories you hold of him comforted you in the days to come.
Irene Queen
December 2, 2016
Terry I am so sorry to hear of Pat's death . I remember you , Pat and your wonderful family when I worked for Dr Wyatt and we were blessed by having your children as our patients . I pray for comfort for you and your children .
Love to all
Irene Queen
December 1, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
November 28, 2016
To the family of Pat , we are so very sorry for your loss. Words are very hard to find at this very sad time. May the Lord be with you and keep you all in his loving arms to help you heal from this pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donald and Cathy Miller
Rileyville , Va.
Joe Morales
November 28, 2016
Pat, Thank you for your service to our agency and country. I pray for you and your family.
Till we meet again in heaven.
Caw
November 28, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carothers family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.
November 27, 2016
Terry, I am so saddened by this terrible news. I have such fond memories of both of you from high school. You and your family are in my prayers and may god bring you peace and love through this tragedy.
Sherrie Turner Copeland
Richmond Va
BONNIE AND LEROY (PETEFISH) LANCASTER
November 27, 2016
TERRY AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY
C.J. Wood
November 26, 2016
Sir, I did not have the honor of knowing you personally, but I know your reputation as one of our best. We will take it from here my fallen brother. We will keep America's Star shining bright in your honor. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest In Peace Deputy Commander Carothers.
G Alexander
November 26, 2016
No matter how long they have been with us it's never easy to lose someone you loved. My sympathy goes out to the family. Yours to keep forever are all the beautiful memories gathered through the years. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76
C Johnson
November 26, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family of Patrick Carothers. It not easy losing a loved one to death. May GOD provide the strength to endure during this difficult time. 1Cor 1:3,4
c m
November 26, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with the Carother's family in this time of need.
Makar Family
November 26, 2016
God Bless
David & Stephanie Johnson
November 26, 2016
Praying for your family during this time!
Maurice Dudley & Family
November 26, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time and our prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones.
November 26, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
November 25, 2016
My deepest sympathies.
Jim & Linda Merritt
November 25, 2016
So saddened by the loss of Pat. Prayers for the family.
Robin Dinkins
November 25, 2016
Thank you for all your years of service and still taking care of your family .You're a wonderful example to young men and women of generations to cone.Deepest condoliences to the family and hoping you comfort as you gonthrough this bless all of you and thank you for standing behind deputy marshal throughout his career and letting him keep us safe .With admiration and respect .Robin Dinkins
November 25, 2016
my condolences for your loss.
1 Thess.4:14
Caw
November 25, 2016
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Patrick. May you find peace and comfort in word of God.
Sharon Oakes
November 24, 2016
I send my condolences to the Carothers family.
I recently heard of of this Marshal's passing, and after reading his story I found myself both greatful and saddened. Greatful that he was keeping the people of S.C. safe (my daughter lives there). And saddened to know that our law enforcement lost a committed warrior. My father was in law enforcement for 36yrs. And finally, even though Marshal Carothers and I had never chanced to meet, we will forever share a date.
November 18th is my birth date.
S Wilson
November 24, 2016
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
November 24, 2016
My deepest condolence to the family and friends of Mr. Carothers. That the god of love and great mercy will keep him in his memory. John 5:28 and 29.
November 24, 2016
Sorry to hear about your loss.
1 Thess.4:14
November 24, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
Terry Rodgers
November 24, 2016
RIP Pat you will be missed. You were truly one of the good guys and I am honored to have been able to work with you and have known you. May your family find comfort in the many memories you built over the years with them and the knowledge that you were loved and respected by so many.
Charles A
November 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carothers family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in word of God.
BH
November 23, 2016
With sincere sympathy for the family of Patrick may they find peace in knowing god. John 17:3
November 23, 2016
R.I.P.!!!!!
Sam Gee and family
A R
November 23, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. God promises us that there will come a victory over death.
William Bramley
November 23, 2016
I have never met Patrick, but I am a graduate of the Naval Academy where he presently has a son in attendance who also plays on the football team. All the kids at the Academy are in a brotherhood of sorts, as are all Alumni. As such, I want to pass on our condolences to the whole Carothers family for this tragic loss. Patrick is surely in a better place now, but we will put the rest of you on our prayer list.
Bill Bramley, USNA '69
November 23, 2016
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Lamb Family Luray VA
Rick Seal
November 23, 2016
Prayers for Terry and the kids...May the Lord give you comfort and peace during this difficult time..Pat will be missed by many..
November 23, 2016
My deepest sympathies.
Caw
November 23, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences to the Carothers family and friends in your hour of sorrow.
Barbara Lansberry
November 23, 2016
Terry and family. So sorry for your loss. I send sympathy and prayers to you at this sad time and in the days ahead. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you strength each day.
Cindy (cave) Wolfe
November 22, 2016
Terry, I'm deeply saddened by the news of Pat's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Andrew and Kathryn Jensen
November 22, 2016
I have known Pat since, I believe, 2005. Met while he and his partner, Thor, were conducting training in the Los Angeles area. During that time my family and I had the pleasure of his company for dinner in our home.
Pat impressed me with his dedication to his job and the love he had for his family.
I didn't have the honor of being a lifelong friend or the opportunity to spend much time with him but he will always be remembered fondly and missed with a heavy heart.
Pat served his country valiantly doing a difficult job in a difficult time.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
God Bless.
November 22, 2016
May you find comfort from the words found in God's Word,the Bible,during this most difficult time. And in the days ahead. My sincere condolences to the family.
November 22, 2016
What an incredible man. I have very fond memories of a true gentleman & great friend. My prayers are with Pat's family.
C. T., Marcy, and Monica Campbell
November 22, 2016
So heartbreaking! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cathy McCarter
November 22, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with the Carothers family. Rest In Peace Pat. You are loved.
November 22, 2016
Our sympathy to you and the children in the loss of Pat. Rev Ralph and Becky Crabill.
Carson Family
November 22, 2016
Terry, So sorry to read about the passing of Patrick. Our deepest sympathy to you, family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Remember Jesus' loving invitation at Matt. 11:28-30.
November 22, 2016
Terry... Eileen and I have though of Pat, you and the kids throughout the years since you left the Canton area. We have nothing but fond, loving memories of church activities, softball and fellowship. Our heart are broken over this tragic loss of one of Gods true followers.
Dennis and Eileen Westover
Dallas, GA
Lynette Hilliard
November 22, 2016
Sending thoughts and prayers during these difficult times
November 22, 2016
May the God of tender mercies comfort the family during this most challenging time.
Linda Davis
November 22, 2016
Rest easy Patrick. I only met you and Terry when your brother, Brian, married my daughter. I have heard many wonderful things over the years about you and have admired you and your family. Thank you for all you did to keep us safe, your contributions to your community, and for raising wonderful children.
Robert and Sandy Maccagno
November 22, 2016
Our deepest thoughts and prayers to your families during this very difficult time.
May God bless and comefort you all.
Robin Dale-Pancione
November 22, 2016
With a heavy heart, You will be missed by all. I am blessed to have been a friend and classmate of Pat's, we attended Luray High School, class of 1982. I can remember Pat always saying he would be going into law enforcement. Thank you for your service Pat. Your are a Hero!. May God lift you up during this tragic time Terry and wrap his arms around you and your children. My thoughts are with family. May we soar like Eagles. Pat I know you are soaring my friend. May God Bless you and keep you. Rest easy Pat!
Patti Locke
November 22, 2016
My prayers are with Mr. Carothers' family, community, coworkers and all who loved him. I did not know him, but do know his Father and brother who reside in Alaska. His Father - an honorable Veteran, his brother- who served Alaska for many years in Corrections. As Americans, we owe the Carothers family so much for their service, dedication and the many sacrifices made to protect us and our country. I stand and salute you Sir, may God Bless and keep you.
Daryl, Vicki and Aron Davison
November 22, 2016
Terry and family, our deepest sympathy for you all. May The Peace of All Understanding envelope you and carry you on in the days and weeks ahead.
Daryl, Vicki and Aron Davison
Page United Methodist Church
Linda Hutchinson
November 22, 2016
Remembering all of you in prayer. Having two sons who are full time Army officers, I understand a little of those who live in harms way on a daily basis. God be with you all.
Fond memories of you at Westminster Christian School in Gainesville.
Kristie, Pat, Brent Burrows
November 22, 2016
To Terry and all the Carothers, we feel your loss and know the pain and sorrow is deep. We love you all and pray for your comfort now and in the days ahead. We were honored and privileged to have been friends of Pat.
Cal and Kristi Boyd
November 22, 2016
Pat was a wonderful father, husband, and friend. He was a man of God and will be missed. Blessing to His family.
Robin Dale-Pancione
November 22, 2016
Went to school and graduated with Pat and Terry in 1982, Luray, Va. Was so happy they found love in each other and created a beautiful family in Christ. Pat was a hero and served out Country and I thank you. With a heavy heart, I send prayers and my deepest sympathy for both families for this great loss of a great man, who I am blessed to have known. Pat is in Heaven with our King. Rest in Peace. Terry, your Luray family shall forever be here for you. May God Bless you.
Robn Dale-Pancine
November 22, 2016
I went to school and graduated with Pat in 1982, in Luray, Virginia. Pat was a stand up kind of guy. Always treated people with kindness. Pat smiled alot and we hand lots of fun times in class. When he married Terry Comer, another classmate, I was so happy for them both. Together they made a beautiful family and life. May the Lord give you peace and rest your soul Pat. You will be missed by all. Terry, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give you the strength needed to carry on. For those who wait on the Lord renew their strength, may we soar like Eagles to the Heavens.
With a heavy heart.
Love and Respect
Robin Dale-Pancione
November 22, 2016
This man will be missed. My deepest condolence to his family and friends. I hope that god will keep him in his memory. John 5: 28 and 29.
November 22, 2016
Offering my deepest sympathy to the family. Sorry for your loss. May the peace of God comfort you through this most difficult time.
Sharon Janney
November 22, 2016
Robert and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Judd
November 22, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort from your family, friends and God at this time. Friends from your Page United Methodist Church family.
November 22, 2016
Thoughts and prayers going out to the family and friends..
Charles A
November 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in word of God.
Debbie Presgraves
November 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 22, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
Lisa and Jim Ernest
November 21, 2016
Pat was a hero for the way he lived his life. He was admired by many and he will be missed greatly.
We were friends from high school. He was a special person. He was always quick to smile, a friend to everyone and always willing to help anyone in n need.
Prayers for Terry, their children, family, friends and the Marshal Service.
Lori Arrington-Maas
November 21, 2016
Pat was a great guy, he was always friendly to everyone in high school. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Prayers go out to his family.
Steve Foltz
November 21, 2016
Such a tragic loss to everyone, prayers for Terry and his children for peace and comfort.
Jeff Kupstas
November 21, 2016
So sorry to hear the news. Blessed to have known him and his family in the soccer community. Thinking of your family.
Rest In Peace,
The Kupstas Family
Ron and Cindy Renno
November 21, 2016
Rest In Peace, Marshal Patrick Carothers. Sending condolences from Forsyth GA.
Mike Irwin
November 21, 2016
Our deepest sympathies and prayers in your loss.
Daniele Aurandt
November 21, 2016
Pat was a hero in every sense of the word. A devoted husband, father and friend. He proudly served his country and his bravery is beyond compare. Above all, Pat was a servant of God and he will be missed by all...to know Pat was to love Pat. His legacy will continue through the lives of his children. My deepest love and prayers are with his sweet wife Terry, and precious children; Michael, Matthew, Paul, Jessica and Connor. It was an honor to know you Pat. I look forward to the day when we all meet again.
G. ANTHONY
November 21, 2016
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BROTHER PAT CAROTHERS!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY BROTHER!!! "WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT." CORINTHIANS II 5:7
Barrett Gay
November 21, 2016
The best coworker, friend and Supervisor anyone could ask for. Love you and will miss you so much.
Tim Housley
November 21, 2016
As a law enforcement officer and a Christian, I want to say I am so sorry for your loss, and my prayer is that God will send you the comfort and strength you'll need during this time. May God bless you, and know that he has ran his race, fought the good fight, and has remained faithful...(2 Timothy 4:7-8). We all have the hope of seeing him again.
Marie Webb
November 20, 2016
Pat was one of the most appreciative individual I have ever met. When he talked about family his face would light up. He will be greatly missed. My prayer is that each of you lean on your faith in God to gain that strength you will need in the days to come.
John Hall
November 20, 2016
I did not know you personally, but had heard of you. Your reputation in the USMS is as one of our best. Rest In Peace sir, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Smith Family
November 20, 2016
"His light shall shine before God"
C J Smith
November 20, 2016
I do not grieve for Patrick, as he has fought the good fight, served his God,family, and community with joy and dedication. He has gone to his justly deserved reward. I grieve for his wife and children, his community and friends, and all of his brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community.They will miss him greatly but I hope his memory will be forever a presence and a comfort..
Susan Combee
November 19, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you all in your loss. I am a past resident of Flowery Branch, GA and my daughter attended GAC. Through social media I was made aware of the incident in the heroism of your husband/father. May the Lord cover you with His love at this sad time. You are in the prayers of many who know and love your family.
Steve Graves
November 19, 2016
I wish to extend my condolences to Pat's family, friends and co-workers. I was fortunate enough to work with Pat on numerous occasions and honored to call him a friend. Pat was a true professional and led from the front. He death will be felt across this great nation and his courage will be honored forever. RIP my friend...until we meet again!
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