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Today, I would like to encourage you to pray for all those involved in missions in any way. Getting involved in praying can also get you involved in giving and doing. Get involved in any or all of the misssion work in your church.

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Obituary

David Ashley Carroll

September 13, 1957 – June 26, 2025

David was one of my former students.

David Ashley Carroll was born and raised in Amite and had several nicknames such as “Beany” and “Uncle David”. He graduated from Oak Forest Academy in 1975 (played Football #70, Basketball, Baseball, Literary Rally, and voted Most Friendliest his Senior year) and reminisced with all whom knew him (and didn’t know him). After high school, David graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1984 with a Computer Science Degree. He has been known most of his life for being a “Prankster”. He enjoyed playing card games with his Oak Forest Alumni Buddies, and watching Sports and Science Fiction movies (Star Trek collection). After many years of employment with his Family’s owned and operated business, he became owner of “Amite Pump & Well Supply Co.” Upon passing the ownership to Dale Mixon and maintaining the Company’s name, he then obtained his CDL license and “hit the highway” traveling and living life’s adventures. After his driving adventures, he returned to Amite to work his dream job which he had worked many years to achieve (Computer Science Information and Programming Technology). He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Lloyd Carrier and Edith Hillebert; Paternal Grandparents, Charles S. Carroll and Viola M. Carroll; Father, Edward Lee Carroll; Mother, Ruth C. Neal; Step-Father, Harold Neal; Sister, Vernell Carroll Strate; Brothers, Pierce, Charles, Wallace and Ardis Carroll; Brothers in Law, Jerry White, Buddy Watson, Wendell Smith and Cleo Henry; and also preceded in death by Vinessa Capro Harrison. David is survived by, Sisters, Tommie Sue White of Centreville, MS, Velda Lee Carroll of Colorado Springs, CO, Patricia Neal Watson of Loranger, LA, Kathy Neal Smith of Loranger, LA, and Beth Henry of Gonzales, LA. Brother, Keith Neal (Theresa) of Loranger, LA; Five nieces known as and called the “White Tribe”, Kathy Lynn White Barbay (Tab) of Slaughter, LA, Stacy White Wofford (Paul) of Muskogee, OK, Dana White Saucier (Leo) of Centreville, MS, Shelly White Sterling (Brian) of Busy Corner, MS, and Terri White of Centreville, MS; Nieces and Nephews, Stacy Watson Henderson (Heath) of Central, LA, Mickey Joe Watson (Lanette) of Hammond, LA, Kendell Smith (Hoa) of Sulphur LA, Lois Smith DeLatte (DeWayne) of Kennewick, WA, Melissa Smith Stevens (Wade) of Loranger, LA, Scott Neal (Rebecca) of Pearl River, LA, Jed Neal (Lindsey) of Covington, LA, Annie Henry Trowbridge (Jake) of Bluford, IL, and Todd Henry of Gonzales, LA; Other cherished ones include, Billy Henrich of Monroe, GA, Kelly Henrich of Amite, LA, Tim Henrich of Sioux Center, IA, Jake Lambert of Amite, LA, and Florrie Lambert Espinal of Yorktown, VA. Many great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends were loved and cherished in their own unique ways. Pallbearers will be Billy Finch, Steve Ellzey, Tim Sharkey, Steve Durnin, John Dyer, David Davis, Chip Fitz, Keith Neal, and Dale Mixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles “Chuckie” Carrier, James Carroll, Jeff Carroll, Dennis Williams, Ray Bellot, Mike Tate, Lonnie Morse, Bydie Everett, Jackie Sparks, and Wesley Mixon. Many thanks to the Peristyle Beau West Assisted Living, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, and St. Thomas Hospice in Baton Rouge for the wonderful care provided. As well as many thanks to Patrick Coudrain and Julie Johnson Attorney at Laws for their legal guidance and assistance. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Sunday and from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Monday. Interment Alfred Stevens Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.