Benjamin Carroll

Benjamin Sam Carroll died on January 24th, 2023, at 85 years of age. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia Arn Carroll, his sister Mary Carroll Dominey, his son John Branch Carroll II (Kate), daughter Eleanor Turkiewicz (Anthony), and his three grandchildren, Andrew, Mary and Jack Turkiewicz. Ben was predeceased by his parents, and his fraternal twin brother, John Marvin Carroll.

Ben was born in Ozark, Alabama to John Branch Carroll and Mary Powell Carroll. He graduated in the class of 1955 from Dale County High School in Ozark. He was an Eagle Scout, attended Auburn University and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

After graduation, Ben received his law degree from Birmingham School of Law and spent his career in the trust divisions of First National Bank of Birmingham and AmSouth Bank.

After retiring, Ben served as Senior Warden at the Cathedral Church of the Advent and on the board of St. Martin’s in the Pines. He served for 25 years at the Firehouse Ministries homeless shelter. One of Ben’s great joys was spending time in his garden and sharing his flowers with those in need and anyone who needed cheering up.

A visitation service will be at 1:00PM on Friday, January 27th at the Cathedral Church of the Advent followed by a service at 2:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cathedral Church of the Advent’s Music and Pastoral Care ministries (https://adventbirmingham.org/).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsvalleychapel.com for the Carroll family.