Ronald "Ronnie" E. Carroll

Ronald "Ronnie" E. Carroll, 52, of Jefferson City, passed away, Friday, December 5, 2014, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Ronald F. and MaryAnn (Kuehl) Carroll. He attended Jefferson City High School. Ron was currently employed in the produce department at Wal-Mart in Jefferson City and had previously worked at Look Out Mountain Golf Course in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His love of cooking was evident in the jobs he held in many of this area's nursing homes. Ron also enjoyed his work with the Gator Wagon during the summer festival seasons. He was an active member of the American Poolplayers Association as well as the North American Poolshooters Association. He spent many evenings standing over a barbeque for his family. Camping, fishing and playing pool were just some of the things he loved. He enjoyed attending all the sporting and cheerleading events of his step-children. Ron was a Christian who never met a stranger and will be missed by many who enjoyed his company as well as his corny jokes. Ron is survived by his longtime special friend: Nancy Hanks and her children: Tyler and Shelby Bethards of Jefferson City; his father: Ronald F. Carroll (fiancÈe Barbara Bruemmer) of Jefferson City; one brother: Mike Carroll (wife Doris) of Jefferson City, Mo.; one sister: Colleen Kraus (husband John) of Jefferson City, Mo.; and nieces and nephew: Megan Kraus, Kayla Carroll, Clay Carroll, Britni Kraus. He was preceded in death by his mother: MaryAnn Carroll on January 18, 2011. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, where Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, with Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Charity of the Donor's Choice Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com