James W. Carroll, age 80, of Delta, passed away peacefully at Defiance Inpatient Center Monday morning, December 8, 2014. He was born in Toledo to the late Homer Carroll and Mary (Borck) Carroll. On September 12, 1953 he married Marilyn Deck and enjoyed 56 years together until her passing in 2010.
James was a millwright at Jeep for many years but a farmer at heart. He enjoyed growing peanuts at his Delta home and generously gave them away to friends and family. James was creative and meticulous, this was very evident with his self-manufactured equipment options for his John Deere tractor. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather with a loving and giving heart. In addition to his parents and wife Marilyn, he was preceded in death by his brother, Owen Carroll and sister, Helen Adams.
James is survived by his son, Michael (Marcy) Carroll of West Jefferson, OH; daughter, Michelle Hendrix of Swanton; sister, Charlotte (Fred) Lamb; grandchildren, Leslie, Niklaus and Lindsey Carroll and Jennifer Mandly and Zachary Hendrix; great grandchildren, Julian, Xander, Brooklynn and Silas.
Visitation will be private for the family. Friends will be received from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Richard Catholic Church, 333 Brookside Dr, Swanton, Ohio 43558; where a Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Father Dan Zak will be officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted with Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Richard Catholic Church, Community Health Professionals Hospice, 230 Westfield Dr., Archbold, Ohio 43502 or Sauder Village, 22611 St Rt 2, Archbold, Ohio 43502 in James’ memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com. Many thanks to friends and family who assisted James with his care over the last few years.