R.G. "Petie" Carroll

October 3, 1951 - June 19, 2022

On June 19, 2022 Rance G. (Petie) Carroll passed away in his home surrounded by family at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Carroll, his mother Lois Carroll, sisters Barbee Graves and Carol Gay Williams. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carole Carroll, his son Josh Carroll, and grandsons Cayson Carroll and Colton Carroll. He leaves behind a score of extended family and many friends. Petie proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years as an aircraft mechanic. He retired from Pemco Aeroplex as an aircraft mechanic and inspector. Petie was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He loved spending time watching his grandsons play sports. He also loved Nascar, golf, baseball, hunting and fishing. He was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge and PER at the Bessemer Elks Lodge. He was a friend to all who knew him and stood ready to help when anyone called. All who knew him loved him and enjoyed his funny personality and wit. He will be sorely missed. Funeral arrangements at McCalla Memorial Funeral Home are as follows: Friends viewing Thursday, June 23 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Burial Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Alabama National Cemetery Due to the restriction placed upon flowers at the cemetery, in lieu of flowers please donate your monetary gifts to St. Jude’s Hospital or Children’s Hospital in memory of Rance G. Carroll.