Robert “Bob” G. Carroll

Robert “Bob” G. Carroll, 89, of Fannett, Texas, originally of Galesburg, Illinois, met his Savior for a 2 o’clock tee time on August 5, 2017. Bob was the eldest of eight children born to Fern and Glenn Carroll on April 4, 1928. He joined the United States Navy during World War II, where he served as an electrician and became a father to two boys, Robert Jr. and Rick.

Bob began working for CB&Q Railroad, later known as Burlington Northern, as a conductor until his retirement in the early 90’s. A twist of fate caused by a motorcycle accident brought him together with Sonja Dawson whom he married March 17, 1978. He had a strong love for worshiping the Lord which he chose to do at the First Church of God in Galesburg and Beaumont, and anywhere else he could.

Bob also belonged to Vesper Masonic Lodge #584; Scottish Rite where he became a 32nd degree Mason; El Bon Shrine where he became a 33rd Degree Mason and “Bobo” the clown; and a member of the American Legion Post 285. After moving to Beaumont in 1995, he continued his passion for volunteering at the local hospitals where he enjoyed helping others.

Survivors include his daughter, Rhonda O’Dell and her husband, Steve, of Fannett; son, Steve Dawson and his wife, Debbie, of Pearland; daughter-in-law, Nona Carroll of Galesburg, Illinois; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Carroll and his wife, Julie, of Galesburg, Illinois; sisters, Marlyn Winder of Peoria, Illinois; Mary Simmons and her husband, Ken, of Fannett; and Annette Caldwell and her husband, Al, of Beaumont; and a variety of other family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons; two sisters; and one brother.

A gathering of Mr. Carroll’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. with his funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation will be held through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in his name to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607; or Harbor Hospice, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.