Carroll was born on July 26, 1936 in Mereta, Texas to Ruby and Bill Blacklock. He grew up in Mereta and graduated as valedictorian of his class at Eola High School.
He went on to receive an accounting degree from San Angelo Business College.
He served with the Atomic Energy Commission in the United States Army beginning in 1959. After discharge, he was recalled to active duty with the 980th Combat Engineer Battalion. He ultimately received military honors including the award of the Vietnam War Medal and other declarations.
After the additional period of duty, he married Johnnie Faye Wagner in 1963. After the military, he worked for several oil and gas companies including ARCO, and Sinclair, and eventually becoming a partner and president of Rainbow Oil Company as a Shell distributor. Carroll and Johnnie enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Ruidoso, NM, with family and friends for over fifty years.
Carroll was a founding member and church treasurer of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. He was also a proud member of Kiwanis Club for many years.
Carroll was also a very savvy real estate investor and prolific property owner for many properties around San Angelo.
Carroll is survived by his wife Johnnie and three children, Tracee Blacklock Cahak and husband John, Leslie Blacklock Deans and her husband M.R., and Monty Blacklock and wife Linda. Also surviving him are his grandchildren Megan Frasier and husband Josh, Brenna Miller and husband Zachary Kosut, Miranda Robles and husband Marcus, Makenna Blacklock and Brett Deans.
Also surviving Carroll are great-grandchildren Hudson, Harlyn, and Hayes Frasier and Maverick and Jolie Robles. Also, Allison Phillips (Wesley, Darcie), Melanie Schulte, Justin Bilski (Layne) and Jennifer Bilski (Cole) and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins survive Carroll.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez State Veterans Home in Big Spring, Texas for their compassionate care during his stay there.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Johnson’s Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am at Miles Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
