Dan Patrick Carroll, age 69, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. Private services will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.
Dan was born on August 5, 1956, in Bakersfield, California the son of the late Jack and Margaret (Brabham) Carroll. Following his education, Dan proudly enlisted into the United States Army serving from 1975 until his honorable discharge in 1978. Dan began leadership in ministry and later became an ordained pastor at the Assembly of God Church for many years. Following his calling as a pastor he continued working Peckham, manufacturing clothing for the military until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Ciarra Mamola on December 28, 1996, in Burton, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife, Ciarra; and two brothers, Dennis (Noelle) and David Carroll. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Chidgey. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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