Randy “Corky” Carroll

Randy “Corky” Carroll, age 70, of Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He was a loving husband and a great father. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 47 years, Barb; children, Michelle Carroll, Mike and Emma Carroll, Karen and Don Lavette; grandchildren, Jason, Katie, Gary, Jessica, Adam; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty and Bob Porter, James D. Walter, Jr., Susan and John Holmes, Margaret Pruitt, Jean Ann and Jack Duell; aunt, Arlene Tudor; cousins, Jennifer Hodge, Beth Tudor Lambert, Kate Ethelridge. Corky proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved working on his 1930 Model A and won many awards. He was a member of the “Grand A’s” Model A Club. He was also an avid stamp collector and a Titanic enthusiast. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 11 am at Holy Redeemer, 2700 Baldwin St., Jenison, with Fr. Ronald Hutchinson Celebrant. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.

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July 29, 2021 11:50am
You were a good friend and our times together will always be remembered. Blessings to Barb and your family. Larry VanZalen

- Larry VanZalen

November 27, 2015 1:45pm
My sincere condolences to you Barb and your family at this difficult time. May God comfort you with your loss, you are in my Prayers. From Wanda

- Wanda Torres

November 27, 2015 6:33am
What a wonderful person to have stepped into my life. Now he has stepped out, but only for a brief second. Till we see you again Corky. May peace be with you, Barb (and family), Corky is in good hands. God Bless you all.

- Susan nichols

November 27, 2015 6:03am
Barb, So sorry to hear that Corky is gone. Both of you were my lifeline during a rough patch in my life. I have never forgotten those kindnesses to me and my daughter. Peace, Edie

- Edie Marion

November 26, 2015 3:47am
Sending our condolences to your family at the sudden loss of Corky.

- Fred & Sandi Gleason

November 25, 2015 6:54am
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family Barb. So many Great Memories of Corky at Kellogg's and just recently this years Metro Cruise with the Model A ! He had such a great sense of humor, and a real gentleman. We are so sorry for your loss. Corky will Truly Be Missed By Many!

- Connie Meyers

November 25, 2015 12:50am
Sorry to hear of Corky's passing. Enjoyed working with him through the years...

- Ron Jansen

November 24, 2015 4:58pm
Barb and family, I am soooo sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Corky. If there is ANYTHING I can do please contact me via facebook. I love you!

- Marci Prince

November 24, 2015 4:06pm
Barb,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers,....so sorry to hear of loss.

- Pauline Spencer

November 24, 2015 3:38pm
Barb my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Gods love comfort you in your time of need. Corky was a special man who made us all laugh, always had time to listen and encourage. Glad I got to know him at Keebler. Peace be with you.

- Kim Ball

November 24, 2015 3:26pm
Our condolences and God's healing and peace be upon Barb and family.So sorry for your loss.

- James and Susan Dekorte

November 24, 2015 10:15am
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We have many good memories of him as we worked with him at Kelloggs many years. We enjoyed lunch with him just last week. We'll miss his jokes he always shared on facebook......

- Richard and Wanda Beauchamp

November 24, 2015 7:04am
My Sincere Condolences on the sudden passing of Randy . Barb you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for you're loss.

- Chris Start




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