Dr. John F. Carroll

June 27, 1942 - September 16, 2016

Dr. John F. Carroll, 74, died Friday, September 16th at Doctors Hospital Renaissance due to complications from pneumonia. He was a retired faculty member of South Texas College and former Program Coordinator of the Drama Program. He was previously deceased by his father Joseph Carroll, Battalion Chief of the New York City Fire Department. He is survived by his mother Margaret M. Carroll of West Palm Beach, Florida and his sister Nancy Carroll of New York. He was born June 27, 1942 in Bronx, New York. He graduated from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania and received his master’s degree in theatre from Southern Illinois University. He received his Ph.D. from City University of New York. He has taught at a number of different universities. He first came to Texas as a faculty member at Prairie View A&M University. He then moved on to other teaching and playwriting jobs from Brown University, Valdosta State College, and Darton State College before his retirement. Because of his many friends and visits to this area, he retired here and was hired by South Texas College to found the Drama program there. After a prolonged illness, he died in the hospital surrounded by his mother and close friends. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 6 PM at the STC Cooper Center for Communication Arts Main Stage, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. His mother would like to extend her warmest thanks to everyone at Doctors Hospital Renaissance for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, his mother requests any donations be sent to your favorite charity in his name.