Oliver Paul Carroll

Born in Austin, Texas, on September 11, 2017, Oli brought light and love to so many, in every place he lived - from Harrogate and Epworth in England, to Austin and Kingwood in Texas. He was a proud student of Springwater School, St. Luke’s School, and Atascocita Springs Elementary.

He is loved and missed by his parents, Brett and Kayli Carroll; sisters, Ava and Eden Carroll; grandparents, Paul and Sue Carroll, Cathy Erickson, and Troy and Paula Sanders; great-grandmother, Kaye Harris; uncles, Greg Carroll and Kent Richardson; aunts, Charlene Richardson, Emily Carroll, and Bayli Erickson; and a wide circle of extended family and friends.

Oli was born with Leigh’s Syndrome, a rare mitochondrial disease, which he faced with strength and a brave spirit that touched everyone he met. Though he never spoke, his big blue eyes, bright smile, gentle hands, and warm hugs said more than words ever could.

He loved dinosaurs, nursery rhymes with actions, swimming, silly noises and faces, and being surrounded by his sisters, family and friends. Oli enjoyed watching sports with Daddy and cuddling close with Mommy.

With Gratitude

The Carroll Family extends special thanks to:

Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital PICU

UT Mitochondrial Center of Excellence

The Houston Rockets

Martin House Children’s Hospice, UK

The Lily Foundation, UK

And the many 1:1 caregivers who loved and supported Oli throughout his life

In Honor of Oli

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Oli’s memory to:

Ronald McDonald House Charities Houston - rmhchouston.org or

The Lily Foundation UK – thelilyfoundation.org.uk