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Clentis Ray McCarroll
Sep 5, 1936 - Jul 20, 2026
Posted by Terry Dudley
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With profound sorrow and abiding faith, we announce the passing of Clentis Ray
McCarroll, 89-years-old Marietta, OK resident who transitioned peacefully into
the arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home.
Clentis began this life on September 5, 1936, in Ran, OK the son of Atwood and
Alice (Newsome) McCarroll. He attended school in Marietta where he graduated
from the Douglas High School,Class of 1955. Clentis married the love of his
life, Virginia Thurston, on January 17, 1959, in Gainesville, TX. The
twocelebrated more than 67 years together.
Clentis served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning from
service, he found work with Uniroyal in Ardmore, OK and later retired from
Michelin after several years of employment. He wasn’t one to set idly by. So,
after retiring, he began driving a school bus for Marietta Public
Schools.Clentis also received his bachelor’s degree in Religious Education and
served as the pastor of the Bethel Union Missionary Baptist Church for more than
17 years. He also served as Moderator for the New Hope District and had recently
been named Moderator Emeritus.
Clentis was well known for his barbeque skills. He spent countless hours behind
the pit/grill cooking up feasts for family and friends. He had a servant’s
heart, and it was very evident in his willingness to help people in need.
Clentis led by faith and example and will be remembered for his committment to
his faith and love for his family.
Clentis was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vernis, William (Bill),
Willie James, and Cecil McCarroll; and sisters, Alberta Love, Rosavell
McCarroll, Ruby Talley, Lillian Ruff, Johnnie Green, June Frederick, and Gloria
McCarroll.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Virginia of the home; sons, Dennis
McCarroll and wife Roseanna of Galveston, TX, Michael McCarroll of the home, and
Ricardo McCarroll of Ardmore, OK; daughter, Cynthia Carter and husband, Bobby
Carter of McDonough, GA; grandchildren, Bobby Carter, Jr. and wife Natalie,
Christopher Carter and wife Lilliana, Avery Carter, Vallona Warren, Chante
Randall and husband Tyrell, Juwan McCarroll, and Jordan Ellis; 10
great-grandchildren, Maiyan Carter, Kobe Carter, Maasai Carter, Tyrell Randall,
Jr., Jacqueline Randall, Elise Randall, Theodore Randall, Jaylin Warren, Malachi
Warren, and Gabrielle Warren.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. Wednesday, July 29th.
The Homegoing Celebration of Clentis’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
Thursday, July 30th, at the Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta. Rev. Lawrence
Anderson will be the officiant and Rev. Dennis McCarroll will deliver the
eulogy.
Interment will follow in the Clear View Cemetery in Ardmore at 3:00 p.m.
Services have been entrusted to the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home in Marietta, OK.[an error occurred while processing this directive]
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