Dewey Lee Carruth

OBITUARY Dewey Lee Carruth, of Lost Creek Community northwest of Sulligent, Alabama transitioned into everlasting life on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded with family. Dewey leaves a legacy of love, forgiveness and service. Choosing cremation instead of burial, remains will be placed in Evans Cemetery near Sulligent with a private family graveside service to be announced in June. Dewey was born November 18, 1942, in a farmhouse near Sulligent to the late Cecil Carruth and the late Robbie Omary Carruth. Dewey graduated from Sulligent High School in May of 1962. Dewey loved high school football, especially playing for the Sulligent Blue Devils. He was all things football, whether high school, college or pro. He supported favorite teams such as the University of Alabama with passion. He especially cherished time spent with Wayne Otts attending area games until Wayne's death. NASCAR was a favorite sport he enjoyed through the years with niece Phyllis Woods Lucas. Dewey married Barbara Woolbright in 1963. They began a marriage, continuing to be almost 62 years. Working various jobs after high school graduation, Dewey began employment in the propane gas business beginning with United Propane Gas and ending with Dowdle Propane Gas Company in 2000. Leaving propane gas behind, Dewey was elected to the Lamar County Commission as county commissioner district 2, serving three terms ending in 2012 with retirement. He served the citizens of District 2 with dignity, honesty and compassion. Dewey leaves a legacy of love, forgiveness and service. Survived By: Spouse: Barb Woolbright Carruth, Sulligent, AL Son: Barry Carruth and wife Jenny Carruth, Sulligent, AL Daughter-in-law: Samantha Carruth, Sulligent, AL Brother: Don Carruth and wife Vic, Pell City, AL Sisters: Linda Stuckey and husband Phillip, Sulligent, AL Deborah Latil and husband Oliver, of Mobile, AL Brother-in law: Bob Woolbright and wife Bertha, Vernon, AL Sister-in-laws: Alice Carruth, Sulligent, AL Patricia Carruth, Sulligent, AL and Virginia Carruth, Sulligent, AL Grandchildren: Casey Carruth and wife Reve'a, of Sulligent, AL, Summer Leigh Christian and husband Matt, of Vernon, AL, Annia Carruth, of Sulligent, AL and Clay Lee Carruth, of Sulligent, AL Great-grandchildren: Kylie Thompson, James Elliott Christian, Ryder Christian, and Madison Leigh Christian Nephews and Nieces: Cathy Carruth Young, Amy Carruth Voyles and husband Jason, Kenneth Carruth, Daniel Carruth and wife Deborah, Nichole Carruth Taylor and husband Shae, Mark Carruth and wife Natalie, Brent Carruth and wife Michelle, Eric Carruth and wife Tonya, Jamie Carruth, Vegee Carruth, Greg Stuckey and wife Mar, Nick Stuckey and wife Shanda, Beth Woolbright Hays and husband Walker, Brad Woolbright, Tammy Woods, Terry Woods and wife Sandra, Melanie Lucas Reeves, Don Reed, Stacey Price Frye and husband Andrew, and Lindsey Price Great Nieces and Nephews of whom Dewey was very proud. They may not know but he was very interested in their lives. He followed their accomplishments, never failing to smile and remark how proud he was. Their achievements in education, sports and their relationship with God were items of which he was most proud. Loving caregiver and friend: Ada Mitchell Adopted in love as family: Doyla Rosati, Johnny Rogers, Anna K. Rogers, Gary Beard, Paul and Dianne Woods Family, LuAnn and Donnie Hardin, DeAnna Adcock, Kitty Pennington, Mary Lou Fabian, Richard and Brenda Jaggers Family, Jay Mixon, Richard and Carol Mixon, Beverly Jackson and family Preceded In Death By: Kevin Carruth, Berney Carruth, Freddie Carruth, James Carruth, Larry Carruth, Pamela Woods Reed, Phyllis Woods Lucas, Anthony Reeves, Cecil Carruth, Robbie O'Mary Carruth, Jack Woolbright, Lula Bell Woolbright The family's appreciation is extended to Amedisys Hospice Care for the excellent comfort care provided. For memorials you may send to Sulligent First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 217, or Sulligent First Assembly of God, in Sulligent, AL. Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL, Directing Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net Otts Funeral Home Sulligent, AL, Directing To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Dewey Lee Carruth, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.