Harry Jay Carroll, loving husband, father and brother was taken away from us prematurely due to complications of COVID on November 15, 2020. He was born December 17, 1953 to Harry J. and Clara Irene Carroll.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Kathleen Carroll Knight.
Harry is survived by his wife, Rachel Carroll and their minor children Eric, Cecilia and Jay; siblings, Marjorie J. Bethke of Bakersfield, CA, Roger H. Carroll of Norfolk, VA, Thomas M. Carroll of Richmond, VA, Janice M. Flothe of Anchorage, AK, his twin, Henry A. Carroll of Virginia Beach, VA; brother-in-law, Nyles Martin and family; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many dear friends he considered family.
He honorably served and retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant, served in Desert Storm, lived in Germany, and many other bases. He worked for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), although sometimes challenging, he LOVED helping veterans.
Harry was an avid baseball player, fan and baseball card collector. He loved playing and sometimes coaching on the Lubbock Senior Softball League. He served as a Cub Scout leader for his youngest son and was a member of the Mustang Club. He loved anything Mickey Mouse.
He volunteered for Texas South Plains Honor Flight. He also put many volunteer hours in at Christ the King Cathedral School where his children attend. He helped or volunteered for anything and everything that someone might ask him to do; always there for those in need... and always there with a funny joke. He didn't know a stranger. He will be missed by so many!
In lieu of flowers please make donations to either the DAV, Christ the King Cathedral School or Adopt a Student at Christ the King Cathedral School.
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