John Carroll

January 4, 2018

John Carroll, Jr., 87, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He retired from Monsanto textile industry. He enjoyed collecting and rebuilding violins. John had bee hives throughout the years and liked to fish and eat mullet. John will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was the “Rock” of the family.

He is preceded in death by his three sons, John Carroll, III, Johnny Carroll and Jim Carroll; and two sisters, Doris and Kaki.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Patsy M. Carroll; two daughters, Linda Kelly and Ann Simmons (Merv); daughter-in- law, Teena Carroll; six grandchildren, Ginger Lee (Scott), Heather Gonzalez (Steve), J.B. Owens, Kristyn McCauley (Chad) and Kaitlyn Carroll; nine great-grandchildren, Brandon, Cody, Bentley, Lola, Bailey, Hunter, Bella, Aiden and Evelyn; one great-great-granddaughter, Bree; and one sister, Mildred Johns.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Whitmire Cemetery at 12 p.m. with Reverend Fred Stallworth officiating.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.

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