David Paul Carroll, 71, of Joaquin, Texas, succumbed to a long-term illness on February 15, 2019.

David is proceeded in death by his parents, Clifford Carroll and Jessie Brittain Carroll; siblings, Dudley Carroll, Eloise Carroll, Betty Sue Johnson, Louise Carroll; brother, Kenneth Carroll; son, Kenneth Leon Carroll.  David leaves behind a loving wife, Kayse; sons, James David Carroll of Shelbyville and Billy Glenn Carroll of Carthage.  Grandchildren include Jessi Webb and husband Michael of Tenaha, James Paul Carroll and wife Shelby of Joaquin, Justin and Kaylena of Center, Laci and Cody Price of Tenaha and Cheyenne Carroll of Carthage.  There are also six great grandchildren. Mother-in-law, Faye Spears of Joaquin; brother, James Carroll and wife Debra of Whitehouse, three sisters, Edith McBride and husband Butch of Shreveport, Barbara  Stroud of Longview, Sharron Miller and husband Jerry of Diana; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Spears and wife Carla of Joaquin and Gordon Spears and wife Georgia of Houston.

David was born March 24, 1947, in Center. He was a long-time employee in the oil field where he worked for forty-four years.  David enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends and family. He loved spending time with great grandchildren, Jaylee, Mayson, Tucker and Taegan.

Pallbearers are Jeff Sharp, Stevie Smith, Kenny Weeks, Craig Wright, Linnis Holt and Caleb Metcalf.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Glenn Coulter, Hilburn Scruggs, Alvis Buckley, and Lewis Wright.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Eugene McBride and Bro. Kerry Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at noon.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com