Ronald “Wayne” Carroll, age 85, of Greenbrier, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Centennial Medical Center.
He was born in Nashville on July 18, 1940 to Sylvanus “Boots” and Maude Williams Carroll.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Molene Carroll, sister Bettye McClendon, step-son Mike Brewington and mother of his children, Virginia Goostree Carroll Flatt.
He is survived by his children, Scott Carroll (Rebecca), Jeff Carroll (Kim), and Pam Norris (Tommy), step-son Donnie Brewington (Brenda), sister, Dianne Hannah, grandchildren, Brooke Brown (Mitchell), Blake Carroll, Amelia Parker (Dutch), Bethany Railey (Caleb) and Jenna Carroll, step-grandchildren, Christy Brewington, Donnie Brewington, Jr., Kimberly Cotham, Misty Armstrong, Mandy Bundy, great grandchildren, Zachary Wheeler, Kaylee Wheeler, Ariel Carroll, Cooper Carroll, Bronson Parker, Caiden Parker, Vivian Railey, Tatum Railey, great-great grandchild, Stella Wheeler, 8 step-great grandchildren and 4 step-great-great grandchildren.
Wayne was a proud graduate of Greenbrier High School class of 1959. After high school he served in the United States Army. He worked in supervision at Dupont for many years and then became the supervisor of the waste treatment plant for the City of Greenbrier, where he retired in 2006.
Wayne had a big personality and never met a stranger. He always greeted ladies, “Hello Darlin’” and gentlemen, “Hello Pal”, regardless of if he knew them or not.
Wayne fiercely loved his family and friends. Everyone was always welcome at his home. He was known for having huge get-togethers in his beloved party room, often accompanied by a live band. Whether it be a fish fry, barbequing pork roasts, or a simple “just because we want to”, it was always a great time had by everyone.
He was also a great lover of cars, which throughout the years he had quite a few. He would speak often of all the cars he had over the years and tell stories of events that occurred during the time that he had each of them. His all-time favorite was his 1955 Studebaker Hawk.
He told many stories of his travels. Whether it was camping, boating, riding motorcycles, riding horses, there was always an interesting and often funny adventure he would recall.
We will all miss his incredible presence.
There will be a Celebration of Life on May 23, 2026 in the Worship Center at Temple Baptist Church, 117 Marlin Rd., White House, TN 37188. Visitation will be from 11:00 – 1:00 with the service immediately following, officiated by Pastor HD Jones.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or organization, in memoriam of him.