James Carroll
Shipman |
James T. Carroll II, 63, passed away at 12:32 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at his home.
He was born on July 7, 1960, in Alton, IL, the son of James Thomas and Freda (Wisdom) Carroll.
James proudly served in the United States Navy, then spent many years working for Illinois-American Water Company before becoming an entrepreneur as the owner of “Big Jim’s Lawn Service”. He was an active member of the Litchfield Moose organization as well as a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. James had several hobbies that brought him joy, including attending auctions, playing poker, and most importantly, spending quality time with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his significant other, Karen Harlan of Shipman, IL; sisters Nancy Allen (Robert) of
Denver, CO and Jo Anne Carroll (Dale) of Alton, IL; children, Ashley Cottingham (Corey) and William “Andy” Harlan of Shipman, IL; grandchildren, Zoey and Abel Cottingham, and Zola Harlan; nieces Deborah Campbell (Vince) of Denver, CO, Elizabeth Bauer (Timothy) of Roxana, IL, Natalie Merli of St.
Louis, MO, Ashlie Colbert (Phillip) of St. Louis, MO; nephews Mitchell Allen of Boulder, CO and Jason Carroll (Tammy) of Alton, IL; and great nieces and nephews Allyssa and Madeline Campbell, Riley, Peyton and Morgan Bauer, John E and Sophia Merli, Isaiah, Samuel and Ezra Colbert as well as his lifelong best friend Mark Osterman (Beth).
He was preceded in death by his parents James T. and Freda Carroll; grandparents James A. and Eulah Carroll; and brother-in-law Robert Allen.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. at the Community Christian Church on Union School Road in Alton, IL.
Memorials are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
