He was born June 1, 1934, in Kanawha County, the son of Atha and Thelma Bowles of Dunbar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, and sister, Barbara Young.
Carrol was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Union Carbide.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Sharp (Doug); grandsons, Justin Sharp (Jennifer), Josh Sharp (Sarah), granddaughter, Jane McClure (Tyler); great - grandchildren, Makayla, Addison, Andrew, Josh, and Carly; and his faithful and sweet companion, Francis Lopez.
Celebration of Carrol’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum, with Celebrant H.R. Whittington presiding.
Gathering of family and friends will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.