Robert E. "Bobby" Carroll

Robert E. "Bobby" Carroll obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Robert E. "Bobby" Carroll

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Robert Carroll Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Feb. 16, 2026.
Robert "Bobby" E. Carroll, 69, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 3:03 pm February 14, 2026 at Axiom Healthcare in Mount Vernon, IL. He was born November 11, 1956 in Washington, DC to Eusaw Carroll and Pauline (Goddard) Carroll. Robert "Bobby" married Janice (Gibson) Carroll.

Bobby is survived by his Wife, Janice Carroll; Children, Brandi Dawn Carroll and Significant other Jeff Smith, Brian Dale Carroll; Step Children, Aaron Karch, Ronald Karch; Grand Children, Ashley Partin, Kyle Partin, Blake Partin, Brian Carroll Jr., Abigal Lewis, Bryson Karch, Madison Churchman, Cayson Karch, Skyler Karch, Austin Karch, Landon Karch; Several Great Grand Children; Siblings, Charles Carroll, Sonya (Greg) Elkins, Tonya (Gene) Duncan, Terri (Shawn) Bodine; Brother and Sister in Laws, Lilly Warren, Jerry Gibson, Rebecca Issett, Richard Gibson.

Bobby was preceded in death by his Father, Eusaw Carroll, Mother, Pauline Goddard; Siblings, Theresa Carroll, Gary Carroll, Jeff Carroll.

Bobby served 8 years proudly in the United States Marines. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 and enjoyed being a manager at the Times Square Liquor Store.

Per the family's wishes Bobby will be cremated. Family will greet family and friends from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the American Legion. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 with Pastor Kent Jackson officiating.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.

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Hughey Funeral Home

1314 Main Street P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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