Shepparton transport industry stalwart John McCarroll loses battle with cancer

Mr McCarroll’s 50 years in the transport industry in Shepparton was recognised on October 23 with an emotional truck drive-by convoy past his The Boulevard home.

He watched from a hospital bed in his driveway as a steady stream of about 80 trucks and other vehicles honked horns and their drivers waved from windows in a final goodbye.

The drive-by, which was held on the day he was to leave his home and go into palliative care, was organised by a group of friends in the transport industry who wanted to pay tribute to their mate.

Mr McCarroll is survived by his wife Carmel and sons Jamie and Patrick.

His funeral will be held on Monday, November 16.