IN MEMORY HONOR ROLL

James C. Carroll was born in Corsicana, Texas on September 2, 1945. He was a graduate of G.W. Jackson High School and immediately following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy on August 23, 1963. He excelled in rank and retired in 1985 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer E-8. Over his 22 years with the Navy he sailed aboard many ships and was based at many duty stations which included: USS Vega (AF-59) Homeport: Alameda, CA, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, Danang/Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam, USS Camden (AOE-2) Homeport: Long Beach CA, USS Mount Hood (AE-29) Homeport: Concord, CA, Naval Security Group Activity, Fort Meade, MD, Naval Communications Station, Ponce, Puerto Rico, USS Forrestal (CV-59) Homeport: Mayport, FL, USS Luce (DDG-38) Homeport: Mayport, FL, Navy Recruiting District, Portland, OR and finally USS Fox (CG-33). As a Senior Chief Petty Officer, he successfully completed and devoted many long hours to training in areas of expertise, particularly as a Shipboard Instructor, Navy Fleet Training Instructor, Navy Career Counselor and Administrator, and was directly responsible for graduating over 400 navy career personnel. James attended the Catholic University of Puerto Rico and received commendation in areas of language and mathematics. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. After retiring from the Navy in 1985, the family moved to Arlington, Texas. He later completed his 22 years of service with the U.S. Government as a senior auditor for the DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency). James was a very active member in the community and served as President of the Neighborhood Association and the community Watch Coordinator. He also enjoyed substitute teaching as a Math Teacher in the Arlington Independent School District. He was a faithful member of the Central Pointe Church of Christ. In his spare time he took pride in keeping his yard beautifully manicured and traveling with his family on many destinations. James lost his battle to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on October 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. James leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 47 years, Shirley Carroll; two daughters, Nicole and Natasha (Jason, son in law); two granddaughters, Sasha and Nadya.