Melvin Francis Carroll Jr.'s Obituary
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Melvin Francis Carroll, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 82, in Leesburg, Virginia. A Washington DC native, he attended Bladensburg High school and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Melvin served as a firefighter for the District of Columbia for 31 years rising to the rank of 3rd Battalion Chief. He retired in 1994 and established his own roofing company. He enjoyed golfing, cooking, gardening and dancing with his wife. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Florence Carroll. Sons, Jay Carroll, Michael Carroll (Shelly), and Kevin Cox (Nancy), sisters, Julia "Metzi" McWilliams, Dora Gibson, and Sandra Estes (Brian), and grandchildren, Michael, Julia, Kelly, Riley, Bryan, and Finley. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Vivian Darnielle and Melvin Carroll Sr. and loving stepmother Betty Carroll Orndorff.
Melvin was a hard working wonderfully giving man. Through cooking amazing meals, he expressed his love for others, both for the fire department and his family. The first to offer assistance to anyone, he had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charities listed below:
1.HEROES - Donations can be made by check or credit card (no cash accepted). Please make checks payable to HEROES, Inc.® and mail to:
HEROES, Inc.
1200 29th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
If donation is made in memory of a specific individual, please provide a name and address where the acknowledgement may be sent.
- DC Firefighters Burn Foundation
Please make all checks payable to the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation and kindly mail to the address below.
D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation
P.O. Box 4565
Washington, DC 20017
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com
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