David Carroll, a lifelong resident of Walton, NY, passed away June 5th, 2024 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Norwich, NY after a long illness.  He was born to Harry E. Carroll and Edna Thompson Carroll on Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, 1943.  He married Mary Reynolds on July 16th, 1966.

David was a proud member of the Class of 1963, which was the first full year class to graduate from the new Walton Central High School and was a longtime member of the Walton Alumni Association.

He served six years in the Army National Guard as a Staff Sargent and was an active member of the Truman C. Tobey Post 32 American Legion, having served in the past as Commander and Membership Chairman.

David began his banking career at Walton Savings & Loan while a Senior in high school and rose to the position of Vice President & Senior Lender.  He enjoyed serving his customers at the several banks in the area that he worked for.

He served his community by being a Charter Member of the Walton Lions Club; Past President of the Delaware Valley Hospital Board of Trustees; holding multiple positions at the First Congregational Church UCC of which he was a member and past treasurer of the Walton Historical Society.

He loved camping in their travel trailer, stories told with friends around a campfire, family trips to the Outer Bank, North Carolina, reading about Civil War History, collecting local postcards and stamps, and talking to strangers wherever he was.

David was most proud of his granddaughter, Sierra and would tell anyone who would listen about all of her accomplishments.

David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Carroll; daughter, Debra (Brian) Caruso of Walton, NY; granddaughter, Sierra (Liam Dowd) Caruso, Albany, NY; brother-in-law, Harold (Susan) Reynolds of Ocala, FL; sister-in-law, Wilburna Budine of Walton, NY along with many nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Harry E. Carroll and Edna Carroll Denton; stepmother, Laura Budine Carroll; stepmother, Virginia Porter Carroll; brothers William Carroll, Harry E Carroll, Jr., and Robert Carroll; stepbrother, Everett Budine; and stepsister, Rhetha Budine Filer Mauro.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in David's name may submit them to the Truman C. Tobey Post 32 American Legion, 10 Park St, Walton, NY 13856 or the First Congregational Church UCC, 4 Mead Street, Walton, NY 13856.

Calling hours will be Saturday, June 22nd at Courtney Funeral Home, Townsend St., Walton, NY from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Funeral Service with full Military Honors at the Hamden Cemetery, Hamden, NY on Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm.