Gregory James Carroll

Gregory James Carroll, a fun-loving man with a giant heart, died April 28, 2024, at the age of 51. Greg was born November 2, 1972, in Lansing to Robert and Kathy (Kendall) Carroll. Greg graduated from Everett High School in 1990 and went on to have many adventures that led him around the world. Bowling was one of his favorite activities, and he was very skilled at it, bowling many perfect 300 games. Greg was also a lawn perfectionist and truly enjoyed his time on the lawn mower, as well as planting flowers, bushes, and other yard work that made his home a beautiful piece of art, a little bit of heaven on earth. His family described Greg as coming out of his shell when he met Staci, the woman who became his wife in 2021. They spent 7 years together with many adventures like MSU tailgating, traveling, attending concerts, kayaking, and many other activities with family and friends before he proposed with the help of a tennis ball and their loving dog Stafford. With a quick wit, Greg always had a joke to tell whether it was a dad joke, a good joke, or dirty joke, and he had an infectious smile and laugh that he generously shared with those around him. A caring father, kind and generous friend, Greg was never a stranger for long and his presence will be deeply missed.

Greg is survived by his wife, Staci; sons, Nicholas Carroll and Devin (Samantha) Carroll; grandchildren, Christopher and Myles Carroll and his first granddaughter that is due any day; mother, Kathy (Carroll) Halligan; sister, Heather Trentadue; mother-in-law, Teresa (Eric) Oswald; father-in-law, Mark (Shirley) Sanders; sisters-in-law, Nicole (Robert) Helcher, and Danielle (David) VanGuilder; and niece and nephew Austin and Averie VanGuilder. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Lee Carroll.

Friends are encouraged to support Greg’s family by sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was Thursday, May 2, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral services were Friday, May 3, 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Daniel O’Brien Sowles officiating. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Greg’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, memorial contributions are suggested to the family or to Pray Funeral Home to help with final expenses. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.