Charles Pell Carr, Jr., of Redington Beach, FL, formerly of St. Albans, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV. He was born on March 3, 1928. Charles was an Air Force Sergeant during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Lucille E. Carr, father, Charles Pell Carr, Sr., mother, Lottie Faye Carr, brother, Samuel D. Carr and sister, Esther Midkiff Roe.
He was a retired construction worker from Union Boiler in 1982, and attended Bethany Baptist Church, St. Albans. He was a member of Washington Lodge 58 AF&AM, St. Albans, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Charleston,and a member of the Beni-Kedem Shrine, Charleston. He was a member of Millwright Local Union 1755, Parkersburg, and the Moose Lodge 868, St. Albans.
Charles is survived by ten brothers and sisters: Anna B. Morris, Alum Creek; Joseph D. (Dorla) Carr, St. Albans; Frasure G. Carr, Teays Valley; Mary M. Drumheller, St. Albans; Rebekah R. Boone, Teays Valley; Robert E. (Helen) Carr, Nitro; Margaret E. Boggs, Greensboro, NC; Betty (Russell) Tinsley, Thomasville, NC; Audra F. Carpenter, Vermilion, OH; Thomas G. (Abby) Carr-Vermilion, OH; one sister-in-law, Betty Hinzman, St. Albans and several nieces and nephews and other family members.
Services will be at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, 12:30PM on Saturday, August 10, 2013 with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Cunningham Memorial Park with military graveside rites by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
Uncle Charlie was always an inspiration to me as well as others. He was sometimes gruff on the outside but his heart was always compassionate to those in need. He LOVED his work and loved even more sharing what he new with others and taking pride it what they did because of what he was able to teach. He will be deeply missed but I know there are so many things he will be doing in the Kingdom of God to prepare a place for us. He will remain in my heart a man to admire and dearly loved. I mourn with the family although I am unable to attend. Heaven is cheering but this world is emptier without him.