LeRoy was born June 11, 1932 in Cecilton, Maryland to Ella Harris Carroll and Leon Charles Carroll. After enlisting in the Air Force he was later relocated to the DC area where he met and married Ms. Valerie Brown at Johanning Baptist Church in Washington DC. LeRoy served his country proudly in the USAF for over 20 years. While in the Air Force he was a member of the USAF Drum and Bugle Corp, the Bagpipe Band and after retirement, taught school at Cottage City MD Vocational and attended the University of MD. He worked for Design and Production, Inc. as a Journeyman cabinet maker and worked on many projects all over the US. where he also retired after 20 years. He marched with the Maryland Fife and Drum Corp and Washington Redskins Band. LeRoy was very skilled and loved working and creating with his hands. He was also skilled with life lesson that he passed on using his own special wit and humor. He loved his very large family and his Legacy will be passed on through them.
LeRoy’s son Brian Keith Carroll; father Leon Charles Carroll and mother Ella Harris Carroll preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 1/2 years, Valerie Margaret Ann Carroll; sister Dorothy Carter; sons Dennis M, Donald M, and LeRoy Carroll, Jr, sons Russell L and Terry L Carter, daughters Karen D Carroll, Donna D Carroll-Cardwell and daughters Binnie R Harris and Martine Waldon. Mr. Carroll also had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews; other family members and many friends to cherish his memory.
The family would like to express their sincerest thanks to Loving Touch Home for Veterans, Columbus Hospice and Striffler-Hamby for their loving care and assistance prior to and throughout his transitioning.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Carroll family.
