James A. Carroll

James A. Carroll, 94, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) at his home in McFarland, Kansas.

Born February 3, 1932 in Axtell, Kansas, James was the son of Joseph and Lenora (Creevan) Carroll. He married Teresa Lackman on February 5, 1966 in New Haven, Missouri. They celebrated 55 years of marriage until her passing on November 25, 2021.

Faith was an important part of James’ life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma where he enjoyed singing in the choir and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1392 of Paxico and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 289. He enjoyed reading and taking walks.

James proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954 and then with the Army Reserve.

James earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University. He had been employed with the US Corps of Engineers, as an examiner for the Federal Home Loan Bank and worked at a local bank in Missouri. He then worked as a financial examiner for the State of Kansas for many years until his retirement.

Survivors include three children, Sheila Walton (John) of McFarland, KS, Patrick Carroll (Aimee) of Topeka, KS and William Carroll of Osage City, KS; eight grandchildren, Juliann Manka (Joshua), James Weber (Mason), Johnathan Walton (Ashley), Rose Hennigh (Brandon), Theodore Walton, Ian Carroll (Natalee), Ciara Thomas (Blake) and Nicholas Carroll (Blake); five great grandchildren, Oliver Manka, Addilynn Manka, Levi Manka, Easton Carroll and Maeven Carroll; two sisters in law, Jane Carroll and Josephine Meyer; and many nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Teresa; four brothers, Charles Carroll, John Carroll (Dorothy), Leo Carroll (Marge) and Gerald Carroll; and four sisters, Mary Carroll, Evelyn Carroll, Loretta “Sheila” Carroll and an infant sister, Rose Carroll.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning (April 8, 2026) at 10:30 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma with Fr. Swamy Nannam officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the U. S. Army Funeral Honors Detail and the Alma American Legion Post No. 32 will be in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Alma.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening (April 7, 2026) from 5:00 to 7:00 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 on Tuesday evening at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Church. Please make checks payable to Holy Family Catholic Church and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547