Lawrence Milton (Mitt) Carroll, 95, a longtime resident of Texhoma, OK, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Mitt was born in Baytown, Texas, on March 24, 1929, to H.R. and Elizabeth (Beal) Carroll. He grew up in the Goose Creek area before moving to Turnersville, Texas. It was there that he had a blind date with Marynell Johnson from Cranfills Gap—a meeting that would lead to a lifelong love. Marynell became his wife, the mother of his three children, and his greatest companion for nearly 73 years.

However, this new romance was briefly interrupted when Mitt was drafted into the Army. He served in Korea from 1950 to 1951, where Sergeant Mitt Carroll fought valiantly in several famous battles, earning recognition and medals for his service.

After returning home, Mitt and Marynell married on October 3, 1952, at St. Olaf's Lutheran Church in Cranfills Gap, Texas. They moved to the Texas Panhandle, where they built their life together. Mitt took a job at Phillips Petroleum Company near Gruver, TX, where they started their family and raised their three children. He worked for Phillips for 34 years before retiring.

In 1994, Mitt and Marynell moved to Texhoma, OK, where they continued to make their home. Mitt assisted Marynell with her drapery and blinds business, Carroll's Fashion Draperies—she was the talented seamstress, and he was the skilled craftsman, proudly hanging her creations for all to see.

Mitt had a deep love for the Lord that grew stronger over the years. He and Marynell raised their children in Oslo Lutheran Church in Gruver, TX. After moving to Texhoma, they joined the First Christian Church of Texhoma, where they reaffirmed their faith together through baptism. They cherished many years of fellowship and formed numerous lasting friendships within the church community.

Mitt was a man of many skills and hobbies. He could build and fix anything, and he especially enjoyed working with his hands. He handcrafted beautiful knives and gunstocks, many of which were treasured gifts to friends. An avid hunter in his younger years, Mitt hunted throughout Texas and Colorado. In 1957, he made the record books with a prize-winning mule deer. Later in life, he found joy in gardening and loved sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends.

Although quiet and soft-spoken, Mitt was a natural storyteller—people loved to listen when he spoke. He had a casual, witty charm and a playful, prankster side that made everyone laugh. His unique expressions and sayings continue to bring smiles to those who remember him. Above all, Mitt was kind, generous, and deeply devoted to his family.

He took great pride in his loved ones and was most content when surrounded by his entire family. He loved them all dearly and was profoundly grateful to the Lord for the life he was given.

Our assurance through Christ is that we will see Mitt again one day. We will pick up where we left off and catch up as we worship the Lord forever in eternity.

"There'll be no sorrows there,

No more burdens to bear,

No more sickness, no more pain,

No more parting over there.

But forever I will be

With the One who died for me!

What a day, GLORIOUS day that will be!"

Mitt was preceded in death by his parents, H.R. and Elizabeth Carroll, as well as his siblings, Gladys Julia McKinney and Joseph Carroll.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Marynell Carroll; his three children and their spouses: Gary Carroll of Texhoma, OK, Gregg Carroll and his wife, Jill, of Cypress, TX, and Paula Carroll Pearson and her husband, Marc, of Guymon, OK. He is also survived by his brother, Glynn Carroll, and his wife, Sue, of Hamilton, AL, and his sister, Patsy Knouff of Brownwood, TX.

Mitt was a cherished "Grandpa" to five grandchildren: Dr. Allison Long of Houston, TX; Riley Bryan of Bryan, TX; Paige Pearson of Guymon, OK; and Ashley Carroll and Miles Carroll. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved their "Uncle Mitt."

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mitt's honor may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and will be accepted at the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942.  Friends can sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.bunchroberts.com.