Mr. John "Greg" Carroll

John Wayne "Greg" Carroll age 83, of Creston, NC died Friday, January 25, 2013 at his home. Mr. Carroll was born December 19, 1929 in Baltimore, MD to Upsher and Sally Carroll. Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Charlie & Upsher "Buddy" Carroll. He loved entertaining and working with ACTA, BROC and Riverview Lions Club. He was chairman of the Riverview Endowment. He sang with many groups including, The Four Buddies, The Orioles and The Ink Spots. He loved helping the community. He was a member of Creston United Methodist Church.

Memorial services will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Creston United Methodist Church by Rev. Rickey Mitchell. The family will receive friends following the service in the Creston United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Carroll is survived by:

His Longtime Companion, Lois Jane Crites of Creston

2 Sons: Tyrone Johnson of Baltimore, MD and Adam Crites of Spokane, WA

3 Daughters: Phyllis Hines-Jones of Philadelphia, PA, Tobi Parks of NY & Roxanne Manfred of Spokane, WA

3 Sisters: Pauline Yarborough, Bea Williams& Delia Carroll all of Baltimore, MD

8 Grandchildren: Marvin Johnson, Marvenia Johnson, Amary Harvey Parks, Travis Harvey Parks, Tyrone Johnson Jr., Tyronica Johnson, Monique Johnson & Michael Johnson

several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Riverview Community Center or the Creston United Methodist Church c/o Rosella Farrington.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Carroll's arrangements.