Thomas A. Carroll

Thomas A. Carroll, aged 85 of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 28, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Helen Jean (Whyte) Carroll; parents, Thomas F. and Hazel M. Carroll; sister, Brigid; brother-in-law, John Bard; and nephew, Jack Bard. Tom is survived by his children, Linda Crawford, Tom (Dawn) Carroll, Jim Carroll, Bob Carroll, Jean Marie (Rob) Carroll-Hamilton; grandchildren, Caroline (Trevor) Davies, Kathleen (Brian) Dunning, Bradley (Holly) Carroll, Andrea (Jonathan) Hancock, Casey and Courtney Carroll, Dakota, Keaton and Kassity Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Parker and Morgan Davies, Hazel and Brennan Dunning, Hadley and Colton Hancock, and Mae Carroll, who will have a sibling in October; daughter-in-law, Leslie Carroll; sister, Betty Bard; and special nieces, Liz and Kate and their families. Tom graduated from Huron College and was a dedicated 34 year employee and Hall of Fame inductee of the Pillsbury Company. He was a long time member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. He valiantly served his country in the Korean War as a 2nd Lt. in the Army Infantry. Tom was a truly involved, loving family man who put his children and grandchildren above his own needs and wants. The family would like to thank the staff of Vista Springs, St. Mary’s Hospital, Trillium Woods, Porter Hills Home Care, and his neighbors and friends for their tender care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 am at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1630 Godfrey SW, Wyoming with Fr. Stephen Dudek and Fr. Don Weber presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood on Monday from 4-8 pm with a scripture service at 7:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Church or a charity of one’s choice.

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August 31, 2015

Prayers & love go out to all those lives touched by Tom. He must have been a special man and father as I know his daughter, Linda, as one incredibly loving and talented human being! I also know he has left behind beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will continue to live on in all of you. May you be comforted by your numerous memories of him and your faith. With Love, Jean Sonday

- Jean Sonday

August 31, 2015

Dawn, Tom and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the death of your father/grandfather. May God's love and the companionship of friends and family help you through this time of loss.

- Gale Hood

August 31, 2015

My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Carroll family. It was an honor to know Mr. Carroll. May he rest in peace.

- Terry Bowersox

August 30, 2015

Dear Carroll Family, We are sincerely sorry for your loss and will keep all of you close in prayer as you grieve the passing of your beloved dad and grandpa. We feel so blessed to have known Tom and in a small way be a part of the Carroll family.Tom was more than a "boss" to Doug. He was an incredibly caring mentor and a special friend to both of us. He was a role model in both his career path and more importantly, his family life. He was a class act and we loved him very much. Jamie and Doug LaFleur

- Jamie and Doug LaFleur

August 30, 2015

your dad was one in a million. and all of you kids reflect the fine job he did in raising all of you. i remember he came to every game and quietly sat and watched it. i was claser to jimmy and bobby because they had my sons, aaron crow and josh deyoung. your dad was a good, GODLY man and i know all of you kids will miss him. dave and i will pray for all of you in this hard time.

- david and kathy deyoung

August 30, 2015

Condolences to the Carroll Family. I always remember your father at all of your games and offering inspiration and being a very kind gentelman to speak to. Jeff, Cathy, Tanner and Noah Wiswary. Doug VanderPloeg also sends his condolences

- Jeff Wiswary

August 30, 2015

To the Carroll Family, I have had the pleasure of being at many Carroll family functions. The love and bond you all share is an amazing family strength. I wish all of you my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad/Grandpa. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve. Also, knowing he is in a better place and is joining his wife let that be your peace. Love you all!!!

- Julie Ann Mesman

August 30, 2015

Condolences to the Carroll family. Your father was gentle and proud father. He was very involved and active in his families lives. I always enjoyed my conversations with him. Very good man. God Bless. Rod and Betsy, Audrey,Ryan and Zachary Vogel

- Rod Vogel

August 30, 2015

My prayers and thoughts are with your family as you go through this difficult time. Tom has always been a shining example of the power of love, faith, and devotion and I know he will be missed so much by his loving family and many friends. .

- Joyce York