Nathaniel Carroll Sr

Nathaniel Carroll Sr., 73, of Mesquite, Texas, passed on August 6, 2025, at his home.

Born on July 24, 1952, in Natchez, Mississippi, Nathaniel was a devoted family man, veteran, and entrepreneur who touched the lives of all who knew him.

E ARLY L IFE AND F AMILY H ERITAGE Nathaniel was the son of Robert Carroll, Sr. (born 1924) and Emma Lee Gaines Carroll (born 1931). He was the beloved paternal grandson of Herman Carroll and Eliza Carroll and the maternal grandson of Charlie Gaines and Isabella King. He is the maternal great-grandson of Daniel King and Katie Wilkins, as well as the maternal great-great-grandson of Landon (1835) and Katie Wilkins (1849) Nathaniel grew up alongside his siblings: Robert Carroll, Herman Carroll, Richard Lee Carroll (1951), Edward Lee Carroll (1956), Christa Carroll, Mark Anthony Carroll, and Wayne Carroll. He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Lee Carroll and his parents. M ARRIAGES He married twice. In 1977, he married Rosita Hudson. To this union, two children were born: Damien Carroll, and Nathaniel Carroll, Jr. In 2002, he married his soul mate, Debra Lissa Adams. To their union, a son, Travis Carroll, was born. M ILITARY S ERVICE AND A THLETIC P URSUITS A proud veteran, Nathaniel served a tour of duty in the United States Navy, where he discovered his passion for boxing. During his naval service, he became an accomplished boxer, with one of the highlights of his boxing career being the opportunity to serve as a sparring partner to Heavyweight Champion George Foreman. He would often recount this experience with pride, saying, "Man, he can hit." This love for boxing remained with him throughout his life as he continued to follow the sport as an avid fan. In his younger years, Nathaniel was also passionate about tennis, spending countless hours perfecting his game on the courts. C AREER AND P ERSONAL L IFE After his military service, Nathaniel built a successful career with the U.S. Post Office, where he retired as a mail handler after years of dedicated service. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to invest in real estate, demonstrating the keen business acumen that would become his hallmark. He also operated an auto mechanic shop for several years.

L EGACY OF W ISDOM AND E NCOURAGEMENT Known for his sharp business mind and generous spirit, Nathaniel was a mentor to the entire family. He constantly encouraged family members to "be better, do better, and want more." He stressed the importance of using money and time wisely, urging the younger generation to seize business opportunities and not waste their years. His concern for every family member's well-being was evident in his continuous encouragement for everyone to take care of their health and plan for their futures. P ASSIONS AND I NTERESTS Nathaniel was a devoted sports fan, particularly enjoying football. Though he was a New Orleans Saints fan at heart, he wasn't above wearing a Dallas Cowboys t-shirt, showing his appreciation for both teams. He found great joy in watching boxing and football games, often sharing his enthusiasm with family and friends. He loved horses, and for a while, he owned a few and enjoyed horseback riding and caring for his stable. S URVIVORS Nathaniel is survived by his loving wife, Debra Lissa Adams Carroll; Four sons: Travis Carroll (Amber); Nathaniel Carroll, Jr., Cedric Carroll and Damon Carroll (Shamoka); one daughter, Senathia Johnson; Children he raised were: Micheal Neal (Yoko), Nikisha Neal (Saida); and Lamar Hudson; his siblings: Robert Carroll (Naomi), Herman Carroll (Patricia), Edward Lee Carroll (Joyce), Christa Carroll, Mark (Zelda) Anthony Carroll, and Wayne Carroll (Virgina); His sister-in-laws, Joslyn Wright (Roosevelt), Peggy Charmaine Roquemore, and Rosie Ann Smith; a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him as a man of integrity, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to his family's success and happiness. Nathaniel's legacy of hard work, smart investing, and caring for others will continue to inspire future generations of the Carroll family.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 |11:00 AM C HRISTIAN H OPE B APTIST C HURCH 301 L A S ALLE S T . — N ATCHEZ , MS R EV . J OHN S COTT J R ., P ASTOR O FFICIANT - B ISHOP O SCAR D AVIS

F AMILY P ROCESSIONAL

S CRIPTURE R EADING

Roosevelt Wright, Jr.

S ONG

Robert K. Wright

A S I K NEW H IM (2 Minutes)

From the Dallas Post Office On Behalf of the Family

William Western

Mark Carroll

A CKNOWLEDGEMENT OF F RIENDS FROM D ALLAS P OST O FFICE (P LEASE S TAND )

A CKNOWLEDGEMENT OF F RIENDS FROM DAV (P LEASE S TAND )

R ESOLUTIONS (DAV C HAPTER 240)

Bradley Jensen

W ORDS OF C OMFORT

Rev. John Scott Jr. Pastor, Christian Hope B. C.

S ONG

Robert K. Wright

E ULOGY

Bishop Oscar Davis

S ONG

Robert K. Wright (nephew from Monroe, LA)

M ISTRESS OF C EREMONY

Valerie Quinn

N AVY W ATCH

Ramona Ross-Bacon

F AREWELL F AMILY AND F REINDS U NTIL W E M EET A GAIN Nathaniel Carroll Sr. C ELEBRATING THE L IFE , L OVE AND L EGACY OF

Don’t Grieve Today I left my loved ones and as I go I pray, Lord don't let them grieve too much, because I've died today. Let there be no wailing echoing the halls, the same halls that held laughter and answers to my calls. I pray they all take comfort

accepting the true way and listen when I tell them these three things today. Love will be forever,

a promise that will last. So love me more than ever now my time with you has passed. And last of all remember the glowing love to be, when our eyes meet once again, for all eternity.

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