Committal
Vernon Clifton Carroll III, 60, of Morganton, NC, passed away on Friday, May 5 2023. He was born on September 14, 1962 in Wise, VA to the late Vernon Carroll Jr. and Jacqueline Lowe Ford. Vernon was a member of Praise Assembly Church. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none. Vernon was ready to be with his mother and he was loved by many and lived his life his way.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdad, Joe Ford; daughter, Amber Carroll.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Rita Whisnant Carroll; sons, Shawn Carroll and Mitchell Carroll; stepson, Harley; stepdaughter, Layla; sister, Chelsa Ervin (Christina); brother, Wade Carroll; several stepbrothers and a stepsister; special sister and brother-in-law, Roxie and Bill Edmisten; special mother and father-in-law, Pam and Howard Carswell; special cousin, Patricia Poteet; several grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Praise Assembly Church. The service will follow at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Kevin Crawford officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Gone but Not Forgotten!
Didn't know you was gone looking you up and shocked to see that you done passed to be with the Lord and your Mom. Rest in peace my brother..... we had some wild times back in the day
So wish I had got the chance to meet you. Lillie Carroll
My baby brother, I love you so much. It made me so happy to see and meet the family you have found with Rita's family. To see how much they love you has meant the world to me. We are not always born into the family we are meant to have. You truly found yours and that makes me happy. I love you so much forever and always. Until we meet again. Sam your loving sister.
Cliff, I loved you so very much and you was a wonderful husband to my stepdaughter, Rita.. I am happy that you went home with God now and I will never forget you or how much you meant to all of us in this family. You also promised to save a place for me when I get home too. See you as soon as possible.
Cliff was THE man. I was lucky enough to call him my stepfather....one who CHOSE to love us,not because he was obligated. Listening to Bob Seger will never be the same. Thank you for everyone behind the scenes who is helping commemorate his life.