Obituary
Charles Carroll, 71, of Port Orange, Florida passed away on February 9, 2021 after a long battle with aplastic anemia and LGL leukemia.
Charles was a kind, compassionate, and loving person with endless wisdom. He was born in the Atlanta, Georgia area in 1949 and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Georgia State University and Nova Southeastern University, where he earned a doctorate degree in higher education and ethics.
Charles worked in Atlanta, GA and Galveston, TX area hospitals before moving to Daytona Beach to teach respiratory therapy at Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC). At DBCC he progressed through the administrative ranks, retiring as Senior Vice President of Planning, Development, and Institutional Effectiveness. In his latter position, he played an instrumental role in changing DBCC to a four-year institution – Daytona State College. He also authored DBCC’s anniversary book Daytona Beach Community College – Fifty Years of Serving the Community, in addition to several textbooks and novels. In addition, Charles worked extensively as an educational consultant. Clients included governments of the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. He also worked with colleges in Washington, D.C., Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina. Upon his retirement from Daytona State College, he pursued a second career as a writer and hypnotherapist helping individuals pursue their dreams and personal potential.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Leigh Brannon Carroll, their daughter, Courtney Carroll Spilker (Todd Spilker) of Cooper City, Florida, daughter, Donna Carroll of LaGrange, Georgia, daughter Pamela Blackmon of Lithonia, Georgia and granddaughter Zoey Spilker, of Cooper City, Florida. He is also survived by his brother Perry Carroll of Atlanta, Georgia and his sister Emma Carroll-Mapp of Stone Mountain, Georgia, as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces
Services for Charles are private at this time and at the discretion of his family. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a social justice organization of your choice is appreciated.
Despite being your oldest child, I unfortunately spent the least amount of time with you due to circumstances beyond our control. So, I’m so glad I got to know you these last few years and am grateful to have spent your last few days with you.
I treasure the fact that I made you laugh—-perhaps for the last time ever.
I love you and miss you so much already. Thanks for being my dad.
Love always,
Your daughter Pamela
You were a great person and you will truly be missed.
He is missed already.
Tom Kramer
Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.Love you little brother!
Don Matthews
My deepest sympathy.
I have fond memories of my visit with you all that independence holiday.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Stay strong.
Iva Dahl
My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Praying for comfort and a sense of peace
Charles was an inspirational mentor here at DSC. I enjoyed working with him prior to his retirement. He will be missed!
In sympathy,
Julie Ruddy
Miami VA
Please accept Linda’s and my deepest sympathy for your great loss. Charles was a very special person whose life had a positive impact on thousands of lives. His work at DSC was a crucial part of improving the lives of all of our students. He was always an inspiration to me with his steady and positive influence on all of our decisions. While no words can ease your pain, please know that you are in our prayers. Kent Sharples
You will be missed.
Blake & I send our heartfelt condolences. Charles has been positive & wonderful person to all that knew him & will always be remembered. I enjoyed working with him at DSC.