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Bidding will begin on Friday, May 17th at 10:00 AM (EST) Bidding will begin to close on Sunday, May 26th, at 7:00 PM (EST)
Noel Auctioneers is honored to work with the Carroll family in presenting the esteemed Estate of the late Gov. Carroll! We will be happy to answer any questions. We look forward to the experience and bringing a wonderful piece of Kentucky history to you! Please read more about Gov. Carroll below: The third of eleven children, Mr. Carroll was born in West Paducah, Kentucky on April 16, 1931, to the late Elvie Buster and Eva Heady Carroll. He spent a lifetime in service to the great people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, whom he loved with all his heart. Mr. Carroll’s journey of public service began with the United States Air Force shortly after graduating from the University of Kentucky Law School in 1956. For three years, he served as an Air Force attorney, then returned to Paducah to practice law. Mr. Carroll was active in civic affairs, including membership in the Jaycees and charter president of the Paducah Optimist Club. In January 1960, he led a public referendum campaign to allow the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide electricity to McCracken County. The referendum, which would lead to lower electric costs, passed by a three-to-one margin, a success that set the stage for more than three decades in elected office. Mr. Carroll served five terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives, including Speaker of the House from 1968-1970. He was then elected Lieutenant Governor and eventually succeeded Governor Wendell Ford, who left for the U.S. Senate before his term as governor ended. In 1975, Mr. Carroll won a full term as governor with a record margin of victory. His legacy of Kentucky governor has had a long-lasting impact across judicial, educational, recreational, and safety areas. He implemented a modernization of the state’s judicial system that was called a model for the nation. He also championed legislation to eliminate the private bail-bond system. Public schools were transformed when he invested heavily in teacher salaries, eliminated fees for required classes, and provided free textbooks. He also established a School Building Authority to help poor school districts build new schools. In addition, vocational and special education were expanded while a pilot program for gifted and talented students was initiated. Mr. Carroll also had a big impact on the state park system, which was expanded under his leadership. His opposition to damming the Red River saved Red River Gorge. Stricter safety enforcement was also put in place following the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire. He took on national roles when he served as chairman of the National Governors Association and co-chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Following his service as governor, he received several honorary degrees, and the Purchase Parkway was renamed Julian M. Carroll Parkway. Mr. Carroll concluded his public service in the Kentucky Senate, where he served from 2004 to 2020. He is survived by his children, Ken (Jenny), Patrice, and Elly, who were provided with opportunities for a wonderful education in Kentucky. As a loving grandfather, he enjoyed spoiling Chris (Niki), Jason, John Bradley, Clayton, Emma, Sam, and Max; and as a great-grandfather, he also continued the tradition of spoiling Evie, Lynlee, and Liam. He is also survived by his siblings, Neel Carroll, David Carroll, Jane Erickson, and Tommy Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Charlann; son, Brad, and six siblings.