Terry Carroll
Funeral services for Terrance M. “Terry” Carroll, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 2800 Christie Drive, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Carroll passed away at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home on Flying R Ranch, Douglas County, Missouri.
He was born January 7, 1953, to Carla Butler Carroll Johnson and the late Clyde Carroll, at Chillicothe, Ohio. He married the love of his life, Pamela Keltner on June 3, 1994. As the founder of Carroll and Sons, Terry spent many years in the construction business. As of May, 2011, Terry and Pam opened Flying R Ranch and have welcomed guests throughout the country, appeared on three nationally televised episodes of Tom Seay’s Best of America on Horseback and have been the source of entertainment for horse and outdoor enthusiasts. As an avid supporter of Boy Scouts, Girls’ Camp and as a youth leader for the LDS Church, Terry was concerned about teaching and loving all who came to know him. When asked how he was doing Terry’s typical response was, “Better than I deserve to be”. Certainly knowing Terry Carroll has made us all feel better – may he now rest in peace.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pam Carroll, of the family home; and their children, Rachael Ertel and husband, Martin, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Aaron Carroll and wife, Heidi, Pleasantville, Ohio, Simon Carroll and wife, Amanda, Waldport, Oregon, Kevin Carroll, West Plains, Missouri, Cindy Kilian and Dale Brower, West Plains, Missouri, Kymmi Ware, Willow Springs, Missouri and Kari Isham and husband, James, Peyton, Colorado; fourteen grandchildren, Rebecca Kaseman, Columbus, Ohio, Delanie Kilian and Crista Oritz, West Plains, Logan Lewis, Cottonwood, Arizona, Haley Windust, Waterford, Michigan, Corinna, Zachary and Parker Ertel, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Savannah and Seth Carroll, Pleasantville, Ohio, Deacon Carroll, West Plains, Danner Carroll, Cottonwood, Arizona and Caleb and Cody Henderson, Enid, Oklahoma; one great-grandchild, Jaylee Cross, Waterford, Michigan; his mother, Carla Carroll Johnson; his siblings, Eric Carroll, Willow Springs, Missouri, Karalee Hartley and husband, Gary, St. George, Utah, Andrea Harmon and husband, Tom, Prescott Valley, Arizona, Elisa Evans and husband, Scott, Prescott Valley, Arizona, Timothy Carroll and wife, Renee, Prescott Valley, Arizona, Alex Carroll and wife, Jackie, Buckeye, Arizona, Rex Carroll and wife, Lynn, Irving, California; and Kyle Carroll, Newark, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
His father, one daughter, Collette, one brother, and Kevin Carroll, one sister-in-law, Shelly Carroll, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Little Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lynn Faust
November 8, 2016 @ 5:27 am
We are heartbroken to learn of Terry’s death. A group of 5 of us just spent a wonderful week at the Flying R where he shared his future dreams of a robotics program for youth and a rehab haven. What a loss for Everyone, but especially beautiful Pam, his children, grandchildren and his church family and community. Terry was such a force of positive for all whose lives intersected his. We were honored to meet him.We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to each of his loved ones. Lynn Faust, Martha Arnett, Janis Collins, Kathy Hardin, Annette and Brian Burt ( TN, GA, WI)
Maggie Beedles
November 8, 2016 @ 8:32 am
We are deeply saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. My husband was employed at the ranch for a time and had a deep respect for this honorable man. We all looked up to him very much. We are deeply saddened and our heartfelt condolences we extend to Pam and the great extended family at the ranch. May he rest in peace.
Mike and Sandi Mallory
November 8, 2016 @ 10:21 am
We just recently spent some time at the Flying R and had the opportunity to meet and visit with Terry. We really enjoyed our stay and meeting Terry. Our sincerest condolences are with you and your family at the difficult time.
Kelly Onder
November 8, 2016 @ 1:58 pm
My friend Pam and I just spent Halloween weekend at the ranch and had a wonderful time. We had been to the ranch in September as well and camped with friends from Iowa. The ranch has become my favorite camping place. My heart is saddened to learn the news about Terry. He was such a personable and generous man. The ranch won’t be the same without him. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Wes & Barbara (Rogers) Holt
November 8, 2016 @ 5:57 pm
Pam. Was shocked to see the e-mails on Facebook abut Terry passing and are so sorry. While we weren’t privileged to know him for a long time we sincerely enjoyed the times we got to spend with the two of you. Barbara tried to call you this morning and left you a short message. I doubt that I will be able to get her to come up for the service but we will be thinking of you. Take care. Wes and Barbaa Holt.
Gayle & Lyle Morris
November 8, 2016 @ 6:42 pm
We will miss Terry on our future visits at Flying R Ranch. What a great man and friend he was. Pam and family our hearts break for you. As well as all the Flying R Ranch employees as he considered them all family as we saw . Prayers and hugs to all! If we weren’t so far away we would come for services!
Jodie Payne
November 8, 2016 @ 9:52 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. We have been coming to Flying R to camp for 3 years. Terry always made us feel welcome and like a part of the family. We enjoyed visiting with him and waving at him as he drove through the campground in his Jeep. He will be greatly missed. Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Marty and Gary Gauthier
November 10, 2016 @ 4:31 am
We are so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. We have been to the Flying R several times and it always felt like home. He was the perfect host, when you leave after your visit, you know you have a friend. We will truly miss him.
Amy Wilson
November 10, 2016 @ 6:30 am
My husband, Bob, and friend, Cynthia, and I are all very saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. It is still such a shock. We were just there the middle of October. We always enjoyed talking and joking with him. He just had a special way about him that always made you feel like he was glad you were there. We enjoyed his stories and humor and loved his vision for the ranch. We are so sorry and will be keeping your entire ranch family in our prayers.
Mike Jordan
November 10, 2016 @ 7:23 am
What a shock to hear of Terry’s passing. My wife and I were just at The Flying R Ranch for the Halloween event weekend. Terry was talking about his plans to expand the ranch campground. We always have a great time when we visit and enjoy talking to Pam and him. They make us always feel welcome. Our prayers are with Pam and their family.
Cindy K Roberts
November 12, 2016 @ 8:18 am
Terry was bigger than life, very special and he was close to God. . It was an honor to to know Terry and work with him at the Chuckwagon races. He will be greatly missed.
Dawn, Damion and Cheyenne
November 14, 2016 @ 11:20 pm
Aunt Pam, we are so saddened by the news of Uncle Terry’s passing. i couldn’t quite believe the news. you are a very very strong woman, and Terry will always be by your side helping you. Thank you for our lives in Missouri…we have so many fond memories of the family. you are in our thoughts, you have our sincerest sympathy. Terry was truly a special uncle in law to me, and a great uncle in law to Damion and Cheyenne. much love to you, cindy, kimmy, and boof….
Kris Jensen
November 30, 2016 @ 8:24 pm
Pam , Kim and family, I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Terry’s passing. He was truly a great man and will be sorely missed. He was a positive influence to all who were fortunate enough to know him. He worked as hard as he played, had a great sense of humor and truly lived life to the fullest. Terry and I have kept in touch over the years. I will always remember the great times we all spent together. I am fortunate to have known him and proud to call him my friend.
Deepest condolences from the entire Jensen family,