Thomas James (Jim) Carroll |
| Posted 2009-04-22 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Thomas James "Jim" Carroll, 79, born in Hespeler, Ontario, left to join his Lord April 10, 2009, in Prescott, Ariz. Born in Canada on May 17, 1929, he sang in church as a child. In his teen years he was a member of the Scout House Marching Band playing the snare drum. They won many trophies in Canada and the United States. In 1958, Jim came to Prescott seeking a drier, healthier climate for his wife, Barbara. Eventually Jim was hired by Arizona Public Service Company to work on construction. Working 32 years, retirement was offered in 1990. Jim liked to kick up his heels with the Square Dance Group and sang calls for the dancers. Eventually he became president of the club. Jim enjoyed singing four-part harmony. He found three men who were willing to form a quartet. One day a barbershopper came to Prescott, found Jim and formed "The Prescottones Chorus." Years later they were 52 men strong. Out of the chorus came the "Chord Rustlers Quartet." They entertained with great harmony and crazy routines, creating fun and laughter wherever they performed. Retirement gave Jim time to share a joke with everyone, feeling it was his mission to share joy and laughter. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Thomas, and mother Sarah. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara; sons David (Jody), Dale (Candy) and Peter; grandchildren Thomas, Rachael, Daniel, Nicole, Danielle, Steven and Teryn; brother Frank (Mary) of Guelph, Ontario; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Commemoration services in his honor will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Heritage Memory Mortuary, 131 Grove Ave., Prescott, Ariz., with Pastor Kirk Anderson from Emmanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott at a later date. The family suggests memorials be expressed through your favorite charities. Heritage Memory Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements. Please log onto heritagefuneralchapels.com to sign Jim's guestbook. Information provided by survivors. See Also: Find a Grave |
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