Carroll E. Prosser
MBHS Class of 1962
March 18, 2016
 

Obituary for Carroll E Prosser

Surfside Beach
Carroll E. Prosser
Carroll E. Prosser, 72, of Surfside Beach, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Born in Kingstree, SC, Mr. Prosser was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Prosser. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Brice Prosser and Dennis Prosser.
 

A 1962 graduate of Myrtle Beach High School, Mr. Prosser served in the United States Army 1st Infantry Division, Big Red 1, during the Vietnam War, where he received a Bronze Star with V device and his Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans for 20 years and served as Commander of DAV Chapter 30 in Myrtle Beach for over 13 years. Mr. Prosser was also Commander of the Department of South Carolina and presently serves as the Department Judge Advocate. He also served as National 9th District Committeeman Alternate and as Commander of the DAV National Blind Chapter. Mr. Prosser was a recipient of many honors including, multiple Chapter Commander of the Year, the Key to the City of Myrtle Beach presented by Mayor Rhodes for his commitment to serving veterans and others in the community, Hometown Hero Award for his service to veterans, Sun News Volunteer of the Year nomination and many other numerous awards for serving veterans and their families throughout the Grand Strand and Georgetown counties. He was a faithful member of Forestbrook Baptist Church and a retiree from Food Lion.
 

Mr. Prosser was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and a True Hero that served his country and community with pride, honor and dignity.
 

Survivors include his loving wife, Lynn Helms Prosser; children, Stephen C. Thompson (Kathy), Conway; Brian A. Prosser (Cathy), Aynor; Christina H. Richardson (James), Myrtle Beach; James E. Helms, Jr (Traci), Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Jake, Max, Nolan, Brianna, Ethan, Hailey, Brittany, Hunter, Christian, Carter, Garrett, Amanda, Courtney, Nick, Christopher; great grandchildren, Bryson, Eli, Tyler, Charlee, Cameron; special cousins, Audrey Lifrige, Kingstree; Joanne Scott, Kingstree; Hazel Dunning, Moncks Corner; Sabra Kelly, Hilton Head; JK Thomas, Kingstree; and many other cousins.
 

A friend to all and a stranger to none, Carroll will be greatly missed by his family and especially by all of those who knew him.
 

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, March 21, 2016 at Forestbrook Baptist Church, 2051 Forestbrook Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 with interment following in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, 11528 Hwy. 17 Bypass Murrells Inllet, SC 29576.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the DAV, Chapter 30, PO Box 30637, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.
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Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

 

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