The Excelsior Standard, May 3, 2024

Allan Maddox Carroll, 93, of Centertown passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Kansas City, the son of Charles Edmond and Mary (Maddox) Carroll.

A 1949 graduate of Excelsior Springs High School, Allan received a bachelor of science degree in education and sports education, and had two years towards his master’s degree.

He was united in marriage to Sue Marlene Stover on Nov. 27, 1974, in Jefferson City. She resides at the home.

Allan worked for the Sprint Telephone Co. as public relations manager and for three years as general manager in Maryville, retiring in 1996.

He was a member of Fairgrounds Road Church of Christ. He was a past president of the Business and Professional Association in Platte City.

He also was a coach in Albany, and was a member of the Excelsior Springs High School Tiger Hall of Fame for football and track.

Allan liked to play golf; and watch “Jeopardy,” “Wheel of Fortune,” the news and all sports on television. He was a faithful Kansas City Chiefs fan. But his greatest joy was to play with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Sue, survivors include two daughters, Allyson (Patrick) Harkins, Florida; and Rachel Suzanne Burks, Jefferson City. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren: Caroline (Matthew) Brock, Adam (fiancé, Jada Leigh) Harkins, John Paul Harkins, Anna (Joe) Scholnick, Ashley (James) Tillett, Brandon (Sarah) McCue, Morgan McCue, Jorma (Emily) Carroll, Casey (Derick) Kranz, Carleigh Burks and Jacob Burks. He also leaves behind 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his son, Alan Carroll; a daughter, Alana Petrovic; a grandson, Evan Harkins; a great-great-granddaughter, Alana Mae Weems; and two brothers, Norman Carroll and Kenneth E. Carroll.

Visitation was scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, followed by the funeral at 2, with Brent Newton, preacher, officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Association.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes, Jefferson City. Website: trimblefunerals.com.