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Deward T. Carroll

September 29, 1924 — August 29, 2017

Deward T. Carroll of Selmer, TN, was born September 29, 1924 in McNairy County, the son of the late Herman and Rosie Lee Voyles Carroll. He was united in marriage to Martha Brooks on September 27, 1954. Mrs. Carroll preceded him in death on December 16, 2008.

Mr. Carroll retired as Office Manager after 27 years of service with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He was one of the founding members of Selmer Second Baptist Church having been a member since 1950 and a longtime Deacon. Deward was a dedicated Christian, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was a United States Navy World War 2 Veteran and a longtime Mason at the Purdy Lodge #132 in Bethel Springs. He enjoyed his chewing tobacco and eating out. Mr. Carroll departed this life on August 29, 2017 in Selmer at the age of 92 Years, 11 Months.

He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Wright of Booneville, MS; a son, Lynn Carroll and wife Janice of Selmer, TN; four grandsons, Darren Smith, Blake Carroll, Josh Wright, Forrest Wright; six great grandchildren, Taylor Carroll, Maddie Carroll, Cason Smith, Chase Smith, Dakota Huggins and one-on- the- way, Kinsley Elizabeth Wright; a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Carroll and his son-in-law, Carl Wright. He was also preceded in death by 5 sisters and 3 brothers.
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Visitation

Thursday, August 31, 2017

5:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Visitation

Friday, September 1, 2017

10:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Second Baptist Church

1006 Peach St, Selmer, TN 38375

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Friday, September 1, 2017

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Second Baptist Church

1006 Peach St, Selmer, TN 38375

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