Rev. James Carrico

Rev. James T. Carrico, 89, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2006, with his daughter by his side. He was born November 21, 1916, to the late Richard and Nellie (Taylor) Carrico in Indianapolis, Indiana. On June 14, 1941, he married Betty Jane Mock in Indianapolis. After graduating from college, he received a master's degree from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois and was ordained in Oshkosh. Rev. Jim served in many churches over a span of 60 years including, Brillion, Clintonville, where he was sent to build a new church, Marion, St. Paul's UMC in Green Bay, Wausau, Fond du Lac, and Barron, Wisconsin as well as churches in Indiana and Illinois. Since retirement, he served churches in Forest Junction, Whitefish Bay and Bradenton, Florida, where he and his wife spent several winters. He was a member of the Wisconsin Annual Conference. Rev. Jim performed marriage ceremonies for most of his children and marriage and baptism ceremonies for many of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rev. Jim's ministry was about love and genuine care. He touched countless lives in his ministry and will be sadly missed. His final mission was to be...[more]

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loving caregiver to his wife, Betty, who has been struggling with Alzheimer's disease for several years. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty; four sons and two daughters, Steve and Nancy Carrico, Lee Lake; Phil and Kathy Carrico, Fairbanks, Alaska; Tim and Pam Carrico, Chicago; Mark and Pam Carrico, Wausau; Jane and Richard Pick, Oshkosh; and Becky Carrico, Ripon; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Friends may call after 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 18, at Evergreen Methodist Retirement Center, Oshkosh, where the funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Evergreen Care Assurance. Rev. Jim's family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Al-Nouri and his staff, especially Roxanne, for their care and concern over the last several years, particularly in Rev. Jim's final moments. They would also like to recognize the caring staff at Evergreen Retirement Community. Download or view the memorial video by clicking here.