Obituary of Lester B. Carroll, Jr.
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Lester B. "Chuck" Carroll, Jr., 78, of Winchester passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester B. and Serena Reed Carroll; and two sisters, Hilda Clemmer, and Shirley Carroll.
Chuck was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Staunton, VA and a 1966 graduate of Virginia Tech. He was an avid Virginia Tech football fan and loved the Virginia Tech Regimental Band-the Highty Tighties. He worked as a loan officer with the Farmers Home Administration retiring after 30 years of service. Following his retirement he worked as a security guard for Kraft Foods for 5 years. He loved to read, spend time with his family including his dog Gwennie, made the best chili, and was an expert at identifying birds.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Donna Avery Carroll; daughter, Jennifer Carroll; son, Kevin Carroll; and a niece and nephew.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association or Capital Caring Health Hospice.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Sherwood Memorial Park Salem, Virginia. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA. 540-366-0707-
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