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Buster Carroll Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2014.

Buster L. Carroll

Buster Leon Carroll, 83, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, to the late Cornelia Carroll Anderson, grew up in the Smithsonia community, and was a graduate of Waterloo High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Local IBEW 558 through his career and retirement.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce S. Carroll, and is survived by his son, Michael (Perryn), daughter, Beth Conwell (Bill), and grandsons, Caleb, Jacob, Zachary, and Sam Carroll. Buster was a member of North Wood United Methodist Church. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather and worked hard to provide the very best for his family. A life-long University of Alabama football fan, he wore a hounds tooth hat daily and was affectionately referred to as "coach" by his caregivers.

Visitation will be March 28, 2014, from noon-2 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home, and the funeral service will follow in Greenview Memorial Chapel, with burial in Greenview Memorial Park. The Rev. Steven Lee Reding, Pastor of North Wood United Methodist Church, is officiating.

The family would like to recognize and thank the wonderful caregivers at the Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home in Pell City, Ala. The family is also thankful for all the friends and family for their prayers, concerns, kind words, and thoughts.

Pallbearers will be Louis Whitten, Marion Darby, James Nance, Gary Irons, Wendall Irons, Tommy Mansell, and Dan Aldridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to North Wood United Methodist Church, 1129 Wills Ave., Florence, AL 35630.

An online guest book may be viewed and signed at greenviewmemorial.com.

Arrangements by Greenview Funeral Home.

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March 31, 2014

My condolence goes out to the Carroll family. Please find comfort in knowing that God can heal the broken-hearted and help you through this difficult time (Psalm 147:3).

March 30, 2014

Karen Donaldson Gruber

Dear Mike, Beth and families,
Just wanted to let you both know my thoughts are with you. So sorry about the loss of your father.

March 27, 2014

Martha Smith-Mosakowski

My mother Edna (Dude) Smith and Buster's mother Cornelia were like sisters. He and my Brother J.W. were very close. We all lived in the Bend Of The River. Buster was loved by all, who knew him and he loved the Lord. I loved seeing him at North Wood, visiting him at both Merrill Gardens and Florence Nursing Home. I will miss him, but am glad he is with our heavenly Father. May God bless you with His peace and good memories.My love to to you Mike and Beth and your family.

March 27, 2014

Elaine Chambless

Beth and Mike, so sorry for your losing your dad. We always enjoyed your stories of him, and his wonderful influence. Praying for you.

March 26, 2014

Shelby Crosswhite

Knew Buster and Joyce from Bellemeade
Antique Mall. We shared lots of good
times. May God bless you with special memories.
Blessings during this time of sadness.

March 26, 2014

William Crosswhite

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

March 26, 2014

JIMMY TAYLOR

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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