James F. Carroll, 61, of Leechburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, in his residence.

Born June 26, 1954, in Natrona Heights, PA, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Flora May (Grantz) Carroll.

James was employed for 31 years, as a crane operator, for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation, Bagdad, PA. He was a member of Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, PA; the American Legion, Schenley, PA; and the Hungarian Club, Georgetown, PA. James enjoyed working outside, his dogs and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, of 40 years, Karen (Hinderliter) Carroll, of Leechburg, PA; son, Jason Scott Carroll, of Tampa, FL; daughter, Melissa Ann Carroll, of Leechburg, PA; brothers, Daniel Carroll, of Texas, and David L. Carroll, of Vandergrift; sister, Ruth Oberdorf, of Vandergrift, PA; and Grand God Daughter, Trinity Smith, of Vandergrift, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Bradley James Carroll, who died in infancy.

Friends welcomed by his family on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM and on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of his funeral ceremonies at 11 AM at Clawson Funeral and Cremation Center, 170 Main Street, Leechburg (724/842-1051), with the Rev. James V. Arter, III, officiating. Interment following at Forks-Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, 253 Forks Church Road, Gilpin Township, PA. To send an online condolence to the Carroll family please visit www.clawsonfuneralhome.com

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