of Little Rock, AR
December 3, 1946 - January 26, 2023
David Lynn Carroum Sr., 76, passed away peacefully, January 26, 2023. He was born December 3, 1946 in Kilgore, Texas to Helen Berry and Commander Jefferson H. Carroum, USN. He graduated from Millington, Tennessee High School in 1965, continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and graduated in 1970. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, a member of the Arkansas Razorback Track Team and was an Arkansas Razorback Cheerleader. He had a thirty year career at Falcon Jet Corporation of Little Rock, which allowed him to travel the world. David loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and is still angry about the 1969 loss to the Texas Longhorns in "The Game of the Century". David was a very generous, humble and kind man who will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jefferson Carroum and his brother, Frank Carroum. David is survived by his loving wife, Carla Carroum; his mother, Helen Berry Carroum; children, David Carroum Jr. and wife, Crystal Carroum of Gladewater, Texas; Benjamin Carroum of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Grace Carroum and Evelyn Carroum of Dallas, Texas; stepdaughter, Lauren Sheffield and husband, Nathan and grandchildren of Bryant, Arkansas. He is also survived by his siblings, Roger Carroum of Florida; Bruce Carroum of Florida and Nancy Carroum of Colorado.
A memorial service will be held 2 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023 in the Chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home.
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18 Condolence(s)
James Barnhill
Saturday, February 4, 2023
David was always good to me, especially when I transitioned from graduating high school in Rhode Island on to my freshman year at UA Fayetteville, 1969-70. David was a positive role model, always for me. He made a difference, made things okay somehow, no matter the.mess! My sincere condolences to his family. May God bless him and us all!
John Barnhill
Saturday, February 4, 2023
David Zoom Carroum was my Friend from Our times to share in High School, then roommates at Univ of Arkansas as Freshman then we pledged SAE Faternity together … David loved people, athletics, his Family and always a fine Gentleman. God Bless and Keep You my Friend …..
Jo Ann Caroom Porter
Thursday, February 2, 2023
My favorite memory of my cousin David was on a car trip he took with our family. He taught my brothers, Doug and Philip, and me how to use sign language to get truck drivers to honk their horns. That was great fun until we got so boisterous that my father called a halt to the game! Another thing I remember from that trip was how outgoing David was; he made friends every place we went and the first thing he would say to girls was, "Well hello there!"
I appreciate the way David always made the effort to get to yearly Carroum family reunions so we could stay in touch and it meant so much to our family when he drove all the way to Neptune Beach, Florida for my father's funeral. He was loved and will be sincerely missed!
I'm praying for all David's family and friends: that you will have the Lord's comfort and peace and your memories of David will bring smiles through the years.
Tommy Walker
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
He will be missed by all his SAE brothers.
Cassandra L Taylor
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Zoomer, I hadn't seen you in awhile but it was still nice to know that you were around if I needed to talk to you about anything. I have missed watching the Razorbacks with you and discussing life in general. Thank you so much for
making me feel so welcome that afternoon I walked into Alley's. If it hadn't been for you I might have never met "Hardy" as you would occasionally call him. RIP my friend.
J Harden Steele Jr
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
I will always remember the Zoomer (David) and the times we had together at Alley's. We watched sports, discussed and cussed everything that was current and in the past. He was pivotal in me finding the love of my life. He was a friend and the consummate curmudgeon. We will miss him, thanks David.
Liz Rainwater
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
David and Ben,
My favorite memory of your dad was running Into him in L R and asking about you boys! The grin that popped on his face was huge and he had a twinkle in his eye! He loved his boys and never failed to brag about you two!
He was a great man and a true gentleman. I have great memories of spending time at David’s pool with all the tunas!
Please know my thoughts and prayers are way each and everyone of you!
Liz Rainwater
Doug Caroom
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A post script for my prior note:
But, much as I love David, I do think the right team won the “Game of the Centuryâ€!
Doug Caroom
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Seems like there is something missing without David being around. Even though I haven’t seen him much recently, I’ll miss him a lot!
David, Steve Daugherty and I were cousins and the oldest of our generation — but David was oldest by a month and never let us forget it. There was always a lot of fun and competition among the three of us. Some blame it on the competitiveness of our mothers, but my own theory is that its genetic among the Carroum’s. I can remember one occasion visiting David while we were in high school. He very nearly drowned me several times, teaching me how to play water polo — but he was smiling and laughing the whole time.
Regardless of what he was going through, it seemed like David always had a smile on his face and twinkle in his eyes. He was a joy to be around and will be missed. May the Lord bless him and his family.
Jim Mago
Monday, January 30, 2023
I often worked with David at Falcon Jet and always received first class care for my customers. He was a true pro in his work and more importantly a good friend, just a fine guy and a Razorback to the core. My condolences to his family.
Kreth Simmons
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Prayers for the family. I had the pleasure of working with DC at Falcon jet. We flew on many flights together and he was always a gentleman to people of all walks of life. He's part of the reason I'm the person I am today. RIL!
Patti Shultz
Friday, January 27, 2023
Ben and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May the special memories of a lifetime fill your heart at this time. May you find comfort in the days ahead with your family and friends as you celebrate the legacy and life of your father. His impact on everyone who had the privilege to share in his journey will live on.
Patti Shultz
Frank Stevenson
Friday, January 27, 2023
I worked with David at DFJ and I enjoyed working with him.
He will be missed by all the people who lives he touched.
Prayers for the family during this difficult time ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»âœï¸â¤ï¸
Darrell Young
Friday, January 27, 2023
Condolences and Prayers for the Family and close Friends.
Darrell and Cari Osborn
Friday, January 27, 2023
David was such a sweetheart and a good friend. He always asked about my family, my children, and what we have been up to. We will miss our every other week visits. He was loved by our family and many friends. We can’t wait to be reunited in heaven. My last visit David allowed me to pray with him, it was an honor, I know I will see him again in eternity.
Cari
Linda Daugherty
Friday, January 27, 2023
I have such nice memories of David. I met him at the University of Arkansas in my freshman year (1969) before I met Tony in my sophomore year. My dorm was across from his fraternity house and those guys would hang out the windows and offer the girls rides up the hill to classes. It was a fun and pretty innocent time. I always enjoyed reminiscing with him at the reunions. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted with their memories of him. God bless you all, Linda Daugherty
Becky Wilson
Thursday, January 26, 2023
So sorry for your loss. David was a good person, always kind and smiling. I worked with him at Falcon Jet. He will be missed. Praying for the family ðŸ™ðŸ™. May God bless you all during this difficult time
Derrick Durrant
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Carla, Lauren and family. I was so sad to hear the passing of my ole pal David. He was such a great guy and we always teased each other with our college teams my LSU Tigers - and his Arkansas Razorbacks. David will always be in my heart.
With deepest sympathy,
Derrick Durrant â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Texarkana, Texas