Birth date: Nov 30, 1939 Death date: Jul 6, 2024
Philip Lindsay Carruth, D.D.S. passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born in New Orleans, LA, on November 30, 1939 to parents Luther Edward Carruth and Alma Ballam Carruth. He is survived by his loving wi Read Obituary
I was a GPR dental resident at the VAMC in New Orleans under Dr. Carruth 1981-82. A mutual friend, Nick Utyesonich, just informed me of his passing. I have great memories of him and our short time together. May his memory forever be a blessing.
Laura,Julia and family,
Amy and I want to express our condolences to you on the passing of your dad.
He was a very fine person and one with many diverse skills and abilities. He was an awarded educator, a highly skilled dentist,a government administrator and a military commander of the highest caliber....not to mention he could skin a catfish faster than anyone I have ever seen.
But best of all was his humane qualities;he was gracious, kind, truthful, and respectful to all.
Phil was my supervisor in the VA and my commanding officer in the Louisiana National Guard, but I always looked on him more of a valued friend rather than just a supervisor.
Although we hadn't seen each other since retirement, we stayed in touch. It was an honor and privilege to know your dad. He will be greatly missed.
Charlie Weinstein
The Hope Girls (HGs) had the most wonderful visit with your parents, when Winnie hosted about 8 of us, while your Dad moved out (ha!). Then he took all of us on the swamp ride to his camp….honestly, you can’t imagine what a thrill that was! Winnie might remember me as Judy Kay. May your family be filled with such terrific memories!
I only knew Philip during his last years, but his kindness and love for his family was evident from the first meeting. He lived in many places, but he never lost his love for his home town of Ponchatoula. We shared many sweet memories of life in small town Ponchatoula. He will be missed. Jim Perrin
What a great guy. Philip and Winnie were good friends with my grandpa Bert and Lou down the river. They were always working together on projects and visiting. I never knew he was a Dr or Vet because all our conversations were about fishing and what did you catch each day! Great memories
He will be missed!!
Chris Disher
Dr Carruth was a valued colleague both at the VA and in the Army Reserve. His kind, compassionate demeanor made him a sought after member of any team and a pleasure to work with.
COL(Ret) Jan Lemaire, USAR
