James Richard “Jim” Carroll

November 24, 2010

James Richard “Jim” Carroll, age 53 of Pensacola, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his home after a long and very courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family. He was a native of Pensacola; graduate of Tate High School, Class of 1975. Jim was an avid drag car racer and fishermahis CB name was Hustler and most recently “The Judge”.

He had a zest for living life.

He was employed at NES in Pensacola; he was often referred to by many as the best welder in town.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, John Carroll III and Johnny Carroll.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Teena E. Carroll; two daughters, Kristyn Carroll and Kaitlyn Carroll; parents, John and Patsy Carroll; two sisters, Linda Kelly and Ann Simmons (Mervyn); three nieces, Ginger, Heather and J.B.; six great nieces and nephews, Brandon, Cody, Bentley, Lola, Bailey and Hunter; one great-great-niece, Bree; and many extended family and loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jim’s name to Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group, with a special thanks to Dr Thomas Sunnenberg and Dr. John Gage.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, FL. Interment will follow at Whitmire Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 27, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “James Richard “Jim” Carroll”

  1. mike killam on December 10th, 2010 10:54 am

    only knew jim for the past 10 years but he will be missed by all at drag strip and just being jim. and he was a heck of a cook

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