Well,  I guess we met in the 1960’s and spent many special holidays and family events together.  I do cherish those memories.  I know you and my mother certainly enjoyed and looked forward to family gatherings.  Meals up at the farm, sleigh riding,  northern Virginia and the very special Christmas’ in Lynchburg all contributed many chapters in all of our lives.  I know the last years were quite a struggle, but you handled them with great courage . You will be surely missed.
Thanks for all of the good times, jokes and friendship.
Tykie

Dear Carole and family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of one of the most special human beings. You and Bill were wonderful to my children and helped me when I needed help.
He was so special. So unique.
Fondly,
Peg Scruggs

Carol, Tim and I are so sorry to hear of Bill's death. I woke up sick this morning, so was not able to attend his memorial service. Bill is sorely missed, his bright attitude and infectious humor  made every day better for us in the LSO.

I remember Bill well and fondly from the years when we were both on the faculty at Linkhorne Middle School.  My heartfelt sympathy is with you at this difficult time.  I wish you solace and peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. I read the announcement with stunned sadness for my teacher and musical mentor. I will be forever grateful to Bill for teaching me to play the trumpet. To this day, I often think of him when I’m performing or writing music. I was so blessed the day we reconnected via Facebook! His instruction and candor have shaped both my life through music and personally, as he continued to connect with me during the years after school. May God bring you peace and comfort in your loss.

Sorry for your loss. Good memories of volunteering with the LSO and watching Bill.  Also our German Oktoberfest fundraiser.

Mr. Carroll will be missed by many. He touched and influenced so many young lives as our band director at Linkhorne Middle School. He pushed us to do our best and to have an appreciation for music. I remember him fondly playing his trumpet for us and with us as we learned new music and scales. I’m sure Mr. C is playing beautifully in heaven now! Condolences and prayers of comfort for the family.

I extend my sincere sympathies and condolences to Bill's family. Mr. Carroll was an inspiration and mentor to me as a young student at Linkhorne Elementary School. I can honestly say that with his teaching, both in class and privately, I became a fairly good trumpet player. Memories of those days and on through high school are still some of my fondest. Mr. Carroll was loved and respected by students and staff alike. His good looks and friendly demeanor were always on display. I cherish the memories of his instruction and his friendship. Which extended beyond my high school graduation. Rest in peace sir. Your kindness and encouragement touched many. And thank you for your service to our country. I never knew about that. You will be missed. Gabriel, you can take a break now. Their's a new horn player in the House of The Lord. May God rest your soul.

Bill was one of the great influences in my early life. I wanted to be a trumpet player and Bill was my first teacher. But I was a trumpet player who never practiced and he really was honest about and critical of my lackadaisical attitude. I think he recognized that I had more talent than I was investing in. Whether he shamed me into working harder or he inspired me, I don’t know. A little of both probably. So I started practicing and went from “rock bottom third” chair as he called holding the last chair in the section, to first chair. My friends and I battled it out from then on where we sat but I am so grateful to him for pushing me and for believing in me. I’m still a musician today and I believe he lives on in the music I make and the music he gave to others. Heaven rest you Bill.  May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. 

Bill and I were twins.  We were
born 30 minutes apart on June 27, 1942 - He in Connecticut and I in Mississippi.  I respected Bill
and enjoyed working with him
on the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Board.

We want to express our sincere sympathy to Carole and the family in regard to Bill's passing.  His contributions to the LSO and various musical groups has been noted, and Lynn particularly enjoyed performing with Bill in various venues over the years.  Rest in peace, my friend.

Bill and Carol Carroll were wonderful neighbors for years, I miss them them and trying to keep up with their children Shawn and Angie and Bill’s jokes.  
Barbara S Taylor 


Geary and I are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Please know Bill will long be remembered by the many lives he touched.  Our thoughts are prayers are with all the family during this time. Sincere Sympathy, Susan and Geary Jarrett

My first memory of Bill Carroll was as a young band student at Linkhorne Jr. High back in the late 60s.  He was a student teacher along side Joe Seacrest, the Band Director there at the time.  Even then, it was clear that  Bill was a young , masterful trumpet player.  He then proceeded to have a big impact on music in Lynchburg.  He will be missed.  In coelo quies est.   

Carole, Mr. Carroll was not only a big part of the Lynchburg community , but he had such an influence on so many people who's lives he touched during his time on this earth. Growing up he was a big part of our family as well when it came to music and my hope is he is now in heaven united with so many that have gone before him , my parents included and that he and my mom are once again playing music and making heaven just a little more brighter today. He will truly be missed by so many and it saddens my heart to know he is no longer here. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Mr. Carroll thank you sir for your service and the memories you have given us. May you now rest in peace.

I am truly sad to hear of your passing 
My life was enhanced because of the way you opened our minds and hearts to music Mr.  C.    . You will be missed
Sending prayers to you and  your family 
🎺
You might be gone but not forgotten 
Brian Ross 

Once in a great while, you have a teacher that impacts you for the rest of your life; Mr. Carroll (I'm 58 and he was and always will be Mr. Carroll to me) was that teacher to myself and countless others, but particularly to those of us that were in his first Linkhorne Jr. High "stage band" in the mid '70's. He instilled in all of us, I believe, the joy and appreciation of playing music. He introduced us to jazz greats and gave us the confidence to believe that we could, if we worked hard enough, one day become a jazz great ourselves. We loved playing for Mr. Carroll; he pushed us to become better musicians, and to this day, I still consider myself to be a musician, even though its been a number of years since I've played. Rarely a day goes by that his influence isn't felt in my life and I feel very privileged to have been one of his students. My heart goes out to Carol and the family, and I hope they find comfort in knowing how many lives he influenced.

Bill was an important part of the music industry in Lynchburg. He was a mentor to many. His talent, his charisma, and his approach to the music he created will never be matched. I send my Prayers and Love to the family. 











Carol, Angie, and Sean,

I am devastated to hear of the passing of Bill Carroll. He was a great teacher, mentor, and dear friend. He affected my life profoundly and I will always cherish the things he taught and shared with me. He was always there for me. My sincerest condolences on your loss.

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Richard "Bill" William Carroll

June 27, 1942 – February 10, 2020

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

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