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John Carroll Obituary
John was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Penny, who suffered from
MS for over twenty years until her death on May 5, 2010. John was her primary caregiver and considered it his greatest blessing to tend to her.
John was proud to have served his country for twenty years, (Navy-16 years and Air Force-4 years). He served three tours in Korea and three tours in Vietnam. John played guitar, sang and wrote many moving patriotic and Christian songs.
John was also a devoted and loving father. He is survived by his sons, John Russell (wife, Susan) Carroll, William Kelly "Bill" (wife, Andrea) Carroll, and his daughter, Elizabeth Grace Carroll. He was preceded in death by his son, James Randall Carroll (wife, Kathy). He is survived by his grandchildren, James Adam Carroll (fiancé, Elizabeth Folas), Kimberly Smallwood (husband, Kevin), Contina Jordan, Isham William Carroll and Joseph Miller Carroll; great grandchild, Jameson Garrett Smallwood.
Funeral services will military honors will be Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Prince Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Carroll
Catharine Robinson
December 19, 2010
May the memories you hold & the love you have for Mr. John help each of you through this very difficult time. We are honored to have known him & Mrs. Penney...they embraced us "as family". What a comfort...knowing....John & Penney are now "TOGETHER FOREVER". God bless & give peace to all of you. In Christian love & friendship. Catharine & Katelin
Pam McNair
December 9, 2010
John & Susan,
I was sorry to hear about the death of your father. From what I understand he was a wonderful man and will be well remembered in Bogart for his generosity.
Psalm 30:5
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
May you find peace at this time. May God Bless you and your family.
December 7, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thought and prayers.
Marshall & Terri Graham (Bogart, GA)
George & Denise Jones
December 7, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the family of John Carroll, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. You will be missed. Thank you for your service in both the Navy and Air Force.
Joyce Shelnutt
December 7, 2010
I have the honor of knowing John's Parent's who were my nieghbors for many years,Then John and Penny,Then Elizabeth,Who was also my nieghbor after she moved in her grandparents home,The whole family are wonderful people.Thanks for being in my life.
Ed Kennedy
December 7, 2010
I lost one of my best friends and fellow veterans. I visited John on Friday and he told me he was going to see Penny.He was devoted to his family and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.We love you John.Ed & Nancy Kennedy
December 7, 2010
Mr. Carroll has been an icon in Bogart for many years. His grizzly bear appearance held such a warm heart. When my daughters were small we had a car wash for the youth at church. Only two patrons stopped that day. Mrs. Lester, who is a member of the church and Mr. Carroll. My kids tell this story today. Your family is my prayers.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel
December 7, 2010
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