Paul David Carroll

January 11, 1947 - August 9, 2020

HAMLIN, TEXAS - Paul David Carroll, 73, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home He was born in Denison, Texas; son of the late Paul Carroll and Mary Fazakerly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Mae Carroll; one brother, John Windham Carroll; one sister, Mary Kay Carroll; and one son, Jay Paul Carroll. David grew up in West Texas and spent his time working at the family business when not attending military school. After school, David moved to Nashville where he met his spouse, Linda. From there life took them from Tennessee to Florida to Virginia to Texas and back again, but no matter where they lived their relationship was always what defined home. David and Linda had two children together, Jay Paul and Dixie. Somewhere along the way, David fell in love with the car business and spent decades selling cars and managing dealerships. No matter what, he would always be "a car guy." However, life had other plans and in 1994, David and Linda moved back to Abilene, Texas so that he could provide much-needed care for his mother and take over Carroll Welding Supply, the family business where he had spent so much of his childhood. In 2011, the family business was sold but that didn't stop David from working. At 65, when most people are retiring, he started a new business venture selling men's apparel online. Affectionately known as "The Wizard" by his family, David had many interests over his lifetime from ham radios to photography to boating to electronic dance music, and could answer just about any question on just about any topic (and this was even before the internet)! But, his biggest interests were always taking care of his family and helping others. In 1985 Linda was diagnosed with MS and he spent the next 28 years providing incredible care to her, taking her to the best doctors and catering to her every need to prevent her from going into a nursing home. During this time he also worked full time and was a full-time parent. David also had a soft spot for underdogs and people that were having a tough time. He was always trying to find work for someone to do that might need a little money, making sure that people could feed their kids or themselves, helping someone get their car running, or just helping someone use the computer. Whatever he could do to improve someone's life, no matter how small, he would do. David was incredibly loved and will be missed by not only his family but his friends. He is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Dixie L. Carroll and William Jette of Rumford, Rhode Island and one brother, James Carroll and wife, Barbara. Following the COVID-19 restrictions set forth by the Governor of Virginia on face-covering requirements and social distancing, a Graveside Service and Interment for Paul David Carroll will be conducted at 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020, in Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Virginia with his brother James Carroll officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the Carroll family through our website at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.