Rufus Carroll Obituary (1964

Rufus Carroll was born on November 4, 1964, in Augusta, GA to the late Mary B. Carroll and the late Willie Dubose. He was the fifth of five children. On August 3, 2024, Rufus was called to his eternal rest while in the Hospital in Savannah, GA. Rufus was raised in McRae, GA, and educated in the Telfair County School System. He was named "best dressed" of the graduating class of 1985. Early in life, Rufus began his Christian walk at Corinth C.M.E. Church in McRae, GA. . SGT (RET.) Rufus Carroll enlisted in the U.S. Army and retired while stationed in Germany. He met the love of his life, Stefanie Carroll, in October 1987, and they were married for 35 years. From this union, Rufus's pride and joy, his precious bundle of joy, his only daughter La Keisha, was born in 1993. We all know that Rufus loved his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and his life in Germany. In addition to his love for his family, Rufus also loved pretty cars, pretty clothes, loud music, and was a fancy smooth dancer. To know Rufus was to love Rufus. Let him tell it, nobody could beat him in cooking. Rufus loved cooking and he could cook anything. Chef Rufus Carroll could create flavor in anything he cooked, whether it was sweet, sour, or savory. Rufus's true happy place was his kitchen. Rufus will also be remembered as a great soldier, co-worker, and shift leader. He had great leadership skills and was respected and loved by all. His cooking and the presentation of his food will truly be missed. May the work Rufus did speak for him, for we know to be absent from this world is to be present with the lord. Rufus was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Carroll, his father, Willie Dubose and his older brother, Henry Lee Gorham. To cherish Rufus's memory, he leaves behind his wife, Stefanie Carroll; daughter, La Keisha Carroll; son-in-law, Marvin Sprengling-Carroll; twin brother, Ralph Carroll; sisters, Patricia Carroll, Josephine Carroll, and Elender Dubose; brother Willie "Pole" Dubose, and a host of relatives, and a community of friends. Mr. Rufus Carroll will be missed by all who knew him.