Robert "Bob" Carroll
Robert "Bob" Carroll
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Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph B. and Francis "Pete" Carroll; brother, Jack Carroll; and sister, JoAnn DeShong.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gloria Joan Carroll; son, Robbie (Missy) Carroll; daughter, Michelle (Keith) Wishoun; grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Richard Young, Brianna Wishoun, Jason Carroll and Paige (Brandon) Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Kyler, Daylen, Savanna, Arianna, Spencer, Cameron, Sophia and Tristenn.
Special thanks to the staff at Ft. Sanders Regional ICU team (Erin and Sierra).
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and Friends will gather at 9:45 AM on Tuesday, January 20 at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for a 10:00 AM Graveside Service, with Pastor Jerry Vittatoe officiating.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Eliza
January 13, 2026
My family send their condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Eliza "Sager" Brode
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