John Lewis Carroll

          John Lewis Carroll, 80, of Albany, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his residence. 

          A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 775 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Albany, GA with Dr. David Benton officiating.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended. 

          Grandsons will serve as honorary casketbearers.

          Born March 10, 1940, in Albany, GA, he was the son of the late Hestell Carroll and Maydell Hatcher Carroll.  He retired from M & M Mars as a maintenance technician. Mr. Carroll was known as an easy-going, dedicated, family-oriented man.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, and riding his golf cart.  The mountains were a favorite place to visit.

          In addition to his parents, Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Fillyaw Carroll.

          Survivors include his wife, Ann Grier Carroll of Albany; daughters Cherry Crosby and husband Tony of Albany, Sharon Walters and husband Mac of Sale City, Karen Parks and husband Ken of Albany, Anara O’Neal and husband Junior of Albany; step-daughters, Terry Kent and husband Alan of Doerun, and Jane Sinclair of Moultrie; stepson, Scott Grier of Doerun; grandchildren, Kayla Walters, Stetson Walters, Ashley Crosby Newcomb and husband Rob, Kyle Parks and wife Hope, Zach O’Neal and wife Savannah, Haley Crosby, and Caroline O’Neal; several step-grandchildren; one great grandchild, Dixon Rentz Newcomb.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Phoebe Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA 31707.

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