Clarence Edward Carroll, 84 of St. Inigoes, MD, affectionately known as E.D., peacefully passed away on April 23, 2012 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Clarence was born on March 20, 1928 to the late Anna Lucille and George Samuel Carroll of Saint Inigoes, MD.

Clarence attended school in St Mary's County Maryland until he joined the United States Army in 1948 and served until 1952. During his tour, he received the Svc medal w/3 B2 Svc star and the UN Svc medal - Combat Inf Badge and the Natl Petence Svc medal. After completing his tour of duty in the U.S, Army, he returned to Beachville where he met the love of his life Mary Estelle Johnson in 1954. They were married on October 21, 1956.

Clarence worked at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 32 years until he retired in June 1992. He took great pride in his work and received numerous awards for his outstanding service. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter Claver Church and a member of the Knights of St. Jerome's in St. Inigoes, Maryland. Clarence enjoyed boating, gardening, grooming his lawn, and polishing his automobiles. He took great pride in his appearance with his hats, silk socks, and favorite Stacy Adams shoes.

Clarence leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Mary Estelle Carroll and two children, Shirley Johnson (Rubin) and George Holly (Darlene); three sisters, Bertille Bryan, Dorothy Barnes, and Geraldine Carroll; two brothers, George Bernard "Tony" and Gene Carroll; two granddaughters, Tameika and Tiffanie Holly; one great granddaughter, Laprea Bryant; one great grandson, Anthony Bryant, Jr. "AJ"; one granddaughter- in- law, Deidre Bryant and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to his mother and father, Clarence is preceded in death by his brother Grandville "Stick" Carroll, grandson Anthony Bryant, Sr., whom he raised, and great-grandson Demario Bryant.

Family and friends will unite on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Church Road, St. Inigoes, MD. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Arrangements provided by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, P.A.