Richard, Clay Carroll of Chancellor, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was 56 years old.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12 pm at Abundant Life Church in Samson with Roderick Rider officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 11 am.
Clay was born March 20, 1970 to the late Donald Clay Carroll and Cecelia Watson Carroll. He was a devoted companion, father and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and working at Pilgim’s Pride, Midland City, Alabama. In his spare time, he enjoyed rebuilding and/or restoring things. He had a deep love for music and playing the drums. He also enjoyed playing Chess and watching movies. He was well known for always making lite of situations and making those around him laugh and smile.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Ernest Clay and Lucille Carroll, Richard and Leola Watson, brother-in-law, Kevin White, father-in-law William Knowles, and two cousins Jonathan and Dusty Watson.
He was survived by his love of 15 years Jeannie Knowles and two sons, Taylor, Carroll (Samantha) and Hunter Carroll; stepson, James Kirkland (Jay); two sisters, Kim White and Kelley Lolley (Gary). Several special nieces and nephews; an uncle, Webb Watson (Carolyn), and an aunt, Celinda Watson Godwin (Alan). Special friends, Emmett and Carroll Skinner and many more.
We will miss Clay dearly and will never forget the impact he made on our lives and the many folks that knew him. We take comfort in knowing that we will see him again whole and well.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
