Carroll Lester McGruder born October 25, 1946 and passed to his eternal reward September 14, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He was accompanied to his crossing by family and friends who gathered at his bedside to witness his promotion. It was precious in the sight of the Lord. Carroll is the presiding Bishop of First United Pentecostal Church of Kennett, MO. He has served this local church from his confirmation as Lead Pastor since 1980. Many people who have fellowshipped there can attest to his anointed leadership. His powerful influence will be sorely missed.

Born in Holcomb, MO. to Lester Hendrix and Fannie Beatrice (McCool) McGruder . On December 25, 1965 he married Linda Evanna Coffey, who passed in 1975. On June 1, 1976, he married Priscilla Elaine McDonald who passed in 2010. On January 26, 2013, he married Sharon Sue Brinkley, who survives in the home.

Carroll is survived by his sister: Joyce Cooper of Windfall, IN

His Children: Eric McGruder and wife Michelle, Children: Spencer and Jacob of East Prairie, MO.

Shawnee Trowbridge and husband Tim, children Prisda, Taryn and Harrison of Kennett, MO

Tracy Davis and husband Gilbert, children Colton and Gavin of Yukon, Oklahoma

Tommy Brinkley ,and wife Ktara, children Zayne and Kyerien of Oklahoma City, OK.

Rebekah Romo and husband Alex, children Lena and Xander of Ft.Worth, TX.

David Brinkley and wife Alora, children: Jasmine,Tyler,Avery and Jasper of Piedmont, OK

Holly McGruder, children Onyx and Zion of Kennett, Missouri
Carroll's spirit, wisdom and passion will survive in a hosts of relatives and friends.

Other than his parents and wives, Carroll was preceded in death by three sisters: Glenda Joyce, Carolyn Claudette, Viola Mae and one brother-in-love, Joe (JT) Cooper.

The family request memorials be made to the First United Pentecostal Church of Kennett.