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Gerald Carroll Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Gerald R. "Jerry" Carroll, 78, died Friday, March 6, 2015 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Michigan but had been a Newport News resident for 50 years. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a tire specialist after 23 years of service. He also retired from the Army in 1975 having served 2 tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of Peninsula Korean Baptist Church, and received his associates' degree from Thomas Nelson Community College in 1980. He is survived by his loving wife, Sung Hi Carroll; his daughter, Sharon Nelson (Bennett, Sr.); his son, John Carroll; his brothers, Robert Carroll (Elaine), Ronald Carroll, Gary Carroll; grandchildren, Jenny Gamm, Kristopher Carroll, Melanie Cortes; 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous other loving family members. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 18th at 3 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home with a memorial service following at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your choice of Peninsula Korean Baptist Church 972 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601, The American Cancer Society 11835 Canon Blvd Suite A102, Newport News 23606, or Disabled American Veterans 15265 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, 23608, in memory of Jerry.

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Published by Daily Press on Mar. 8, 2015.

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Daniel & Hope Bean

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March 2, 2024

Mom & Sharon, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you both as we approach Dad's 9th year anniversary in heaven. God bless you both with peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:4-7) Know that you are loved! We love you and God loves us best!

Dan and Hope

March 2, 2022

Mom and Sharon, time has flown by and it will be seven years this month. Our hearts and prayers continue to be with you both. May God bless you with continual strength and comfort. love you

Henry Lamothe

March 2, 2019

I still think of Gerry daily and can still his smile and talks we had togeather at church every Sunday he is still missed very much

Damon Rath

March 18, 2015

Jerry will be truly missed, he was a very proud man, who always had a smile on his face and a good story to tell, it was a pleasure to know him.

March 15, 2015

Sharon and the Carroll Famiy,
Our heartfelt sympathy. You are in our prayers at this sorrowful time.mNancy Niehous and Jimmy Pollard

Sharon Nelson

March 12, 2015

I want to thank everyone who have responded with messages. This means a great deal to our family. The support we have received has been mind blowing. My father was a great husband to my mother and a wonderful "dad" to me. We miss him very much. Again thank you.

March 12, 2015

Our thoughts are with you, Aunt Sung Hui and cousin Sharon. We will truly miss our beloved Uncle Jerry. He was a fine man and had a big heart.
Love, Randy, Lori and Bob

Melanie Cortes

March 10, 2015

My heart hurts to have my grandfather pass.I will miss his laugh and his tight hugs he would give me.He was a good man and a wonderful grandfather.I will truly miss him dearly.

Frank Jones

March 10, 2015

My heart-felt condolences go to Mr. Carroll's family. We used to be neighbor's since 1970 and I used to hang out with his sons Jimmy and Jerry. Johnny was in my high school class back then. Mr Carroll really loved his family and would often share stories with me during his many visits to the hospital where I worked for 42 years. It has been a pleasure to have known him and he will surely be missed. May God bless you.

anna carroll, Rodriguez

March 10, 2015

My heart soars, you been Dad for so long always there for me and the kids, I will miss your jokes, your advice, your smile, I will miss you forever, not fair, but I know your at peace with the Lord.

Jennifer Crawfoot

March 10, 2015

Jerry was a light in the room and an inspiration to us all. The MICU at Riverside loved him immediately and immensely and our hearts are saddened with the loss of his beautiful soul. Our condolences and love go out to his family. RIP Jerry.

Shelley Weinstein Crawford

March 9, 2015

My thoughts are with you Sharon. You, your mom and your loved ones will be in my prayers. I have wonderful memories of your Dad's smile. Love, Shelley

Daniel and Hope Bean

March 8, 2015

Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you, Sharon, your entire family and close friends who are grieving at this time. To be absent in the body is to present with our Lord and Dad is definitely with our Lord. May God bless and comfort each one of you!

Henry Lamothe

March 8, 2015

I feel so sad Gerry was a great person He was great to be around ! I will miss him very much and think of him every day and miss seeing him at church. My wife and I send our prayers to the family.

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