Richard David Carroll

Richard David Carroll, 66, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. He was born November 17, 1952, in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Thomas Carroll and Bertha Nellie Jackowitz Carroll.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Carroll and two sisters, Mary Ann Haymes and Deloris Kopis.
Survivors include his loving wife Pamela Ann Stevens Carroll of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Allison Duff and her husband Richard and Jaime Carroll both of Murrells Inlet; his brothers, John Carroll and Andrea of Stratford, CT and Michael Carroll and Rose of Trumbull, CT; and grandchildren, Rowyn, Alexa and Ava.
Richard worked for IBM for forty years before retiring.  He was an accomplished computer scientist with advanced degrees in computer engineering to also include notable patents in research and development.

He was a dedicated and loving husband of 42 years to his high school sweetheart, father, grandfather and friend.  He had the gentlest and kindest spirit and could always find the bright side of any situation.  He found the greatest satisfaction in helping people. 

He enjoyed life in NY for over 40 years where he raised his family.  After retirement and their move to South Carolina, he enjoyed quality time with his family and grandchildren as well as everything the area has to offer including biking, fishing, boating, walks on the beach and taking his sweetheart on dates.  He was a tinkerer by nature and could fix or build anything.  His death leaves a major void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.  He will forever be missed and honored.

A visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 pm Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Burrough’s Funeral Home 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet.  A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am Monday, February 25, 2019, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 542 Cypress Avenue, Murrells Inlet, SC 29516.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Richards name to the American Thoracic Society, www.thoracic.org or the Ronald McDonald house in Albany, NY, www.rmhcofalbany.org.

Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com

Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is in charge of arrangements.

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