James "Jim" Vernon Carroll

James “Jim” Vernon Carroll, 72, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:53 pm, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Lawrence and Mabel (nee Candler) Carroll on November 25, 1950, in Red Bud, Illinois. On July 13, 1969, Jim married his soul mate, Rebecca “Becky” (nee Alexander) Carroll. They were blessed with 53 years of a loving marriage. They began their lives together, residing in St. Louis, MO, where they had their first child, John Michael Carroll. Their only daughter and second child, Sarah Jane (nee Carroll) Kueker, was born in 1971, before they began planting their roots in Red Bud, IL, in 1973. There, they raised their children, built a life for themselves, and welcomed their third child, Benjamin “Ben” Scott Carroll, in 1978. Some of their best memories together could be remembered traveling across the country, cruising on their pontoon boat, and camping together as a family. Jim was a career entrepreneur who began by opening an agricultural supply store and later founded Carroll Pest Control LLC, which still operates today. He enjoyed meeting and conversing with anyone he crossed paths with and always had a smile on his face. Providing excellent customer service and building long-term relationships was something he prided himself in. Jim retired as a business owner in 2016 after his son, Ben, took the mantle of the family business Jim was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ruma, IL, where he served as an elder for almost a decade. With a tremendous passion for sports and supporting the local youth, he took leadership and coaching positions with the Red Bud Muskets, St. John’s Lutheran Cougars, and Christ Our Savior Soldiers. As a movie fanatic and music enthusiast, Jim cherished these relaxing moments with his wife and family. Out of all the things that brought Jim joy, his family always brought a smile to his face. Whether it be woodworking with his children or simply watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play in the backyard, he always loved these moments as a “Papa.” Jim was a devout Christian who lived his life in accordance with the Lord all the way to his last days. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family, whom he will once meet again. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ruma, IL. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the Carroll family. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud, IL.

James "Jim" Vernon Carroll

November 25, 1950 - March 28, 2023