James Edward Carroll, the son of the late George Joseph Carroll, Sr. and Ruby Lucille Carroll was born on October 20, 1941. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at St. Agnes Hospital. James received his formal education in the public school of Howard County. He was a graduate of Harriett Tubman High School. On March 18, 1967, James was united in holy matrimony to Linda Darnell Davis. James was the proud father of four children who he loved with all his heart. James loved his family very much and would do anything for them. He loved to watch karate movies, going fishing and playing Scrabble with his children. But his biggest enjoyment in life was to watch his grandson, CJ, play football. James retired from Clifton T. Perkins State Hospital with thirty-two years of service. After retirement, James worked several jobs as a Security Officer. James began his spiritual journey at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. John H. Moore, where he served as an usher. He and his family later became members of the Interdenominational Church of God under the leadership of the lateBishop Eartha Johnson, where he was ordained a Deacon. When his wife was called into ministry, James supported in her endeavors. James later became a member of Power of Deliverance under the leadership of Bishop Frederick B. Allen. When his wife was called to Pastor Joy and Praise Tabernalce, James was their by her side until his death. James' two favorite scriptures were 23rd. and 100th Psalms. James leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Pastor Linda Carroll; one son, Calvin Carroll, Sr.; three daughters, Natalie Joseph, Kathy and Dachon Carroll all of Maryland; his grandson, Calvin Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Tashia Carroll; three God given grandchildren, Bryan, LaShawn and Ashanti; four brothers, William, Raymond, Isaac and Melvin; two sisters, Sylvia and Gwendolyn; nine sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, two godchildren, James and Tiease; his special niece, Terry Smith and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.